Lemon Cheesecake Squares: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
Indulge in these easy-to-make Lemon Cheesecake Squares, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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