Description
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars are the perfect balance of creamy, tangy cheesecake and a buttery oat crumble. These bars are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal treat for gatherings, picnics, or a well-deserved dessert at home. With each bite, you’ll experience the refreshing citrus flavor of lemon combined with a satisfying crumbly texture that will leave you wanting more. This recipe is versatile enough to cater to various occasions and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a food processor, combine flour and brown sugar; pulse in cold butter until crumbly. Add oats and mix briefly.
- Reserve 1 ½ cups of crumb mixture for topping; press the rest into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, then mix in milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour cheesecake filling over crust; sprinkle reserved crumbs on top and press gently.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg