Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars, a perfect balance of tangy lemon cheesecake and buttery oatmeal crumble. These bars are not only easy to prepare but also make for a refreshing dessert ideal for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. With their luscious filling and crumbly topping, each bite offers a mouthwatering experience everyone will love. Whether you serve them chilled or at room temperature, these bars are sure to become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, sliced
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 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 a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a food processor, combine flour and brown sugar; pulse until mixed. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly, then mix in oats.
- Reserve 1 ½ cups of the crumb mixture for topping; press the rest into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes until set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until creamy.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until lightly browned on top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg