Description
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars are an irresistible dessert that combines a creamy lemon filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm days, these bars are easy to make and require no baking, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing taste of summer anytime. With their vibrant lemon flavor and smooth texture, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Add melted butter and combine. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Beat the cream cheese: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate lemon: Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest until well combined.
- Assemble: Spread the lemon mixture over the cooled crust evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 67g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg