Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These dreamy lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect summer dessert! Easy to make with a buttery crust and tangy lemon cheesecake filling, they're a refreshing treat for cookouts, picnics, or any summer gathering. This simple recipe requires no-bake cheesecake steps, making it ideal for beginner bakers. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 222 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.7 (26 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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How to Make Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
  4. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. While the crust is baking, in a separate bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 large egg until smooth and creamy.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup crumb mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set completely.
  11. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

38g

Carbs

2g