Lemon cheesecake bars are the snackable dessert for you.

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I have a feeling that most people who love cheesecake also love lemon desserts.

The result of these two thoughts is lemon cheesecake bars.

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These easy dessert bars combine the fruity tartness of lemon with the creamy richness of cheesecake.

The cheesecake is creamy and light and achieves the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Not to mention it sits atop a buttery and crispygraham cracker crustwith just the faintest hint of cinnamon.

Lemon Cheesecake Bars on a Marble Board, and on the Counter, Lemons and a Kitchen Towel

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Theyre a sharable dessert that also makes a fun afternoon snack.

They can also befrozenfor up to 1 month.

Store in an airtight, freezer-worthy container and defrost in the fridge before enjoying.

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Use a food processor to grind them into fine crumbs.

Add the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened and the mixture looks sandy.

Break up any large clumps with the spatula.

Lemon Cheesecake Bars in a Parchment Paper Lined Baking Sheet

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Transfer the crumb mixture to the lined baking dish.

Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a cooling rack to cool while making the filling.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325F.

Bowl of Graham Cracker Crumbs Mixed With Melted Butter Using a Spatula for Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well at medium-low speed after each addition.

Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Add the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Graham Cracker Mixture Pressed Into a Parchment Paper Lined Square Baking Pan for Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Mix on low speed until just combined.

Pour the cheesecake batter over the graham cracker crust and spread it into an even layer.

Avoid cutting into the crust.

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Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate the bars until thoroughly chilled, at least 3 hours.

The bars will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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