Description
Indulge in the refreshing zing of these delightful No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious lemon-infused filling, and a creamy finish, these bars are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 2 (3 oz each) packages lemon jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- Zest and juice from one lemon
For Serving:
- Whipped cream, optional
- Additional lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press into the pan and chill.
- Make the Filling: Dissolve jello in boiling water. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, then add in jello mixture, whipping cream, lemon zest, and juice. Beat until thickened.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve: Cut into squares and top with whipped cream and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest or juice.
- Ensure the Jello mixture has cooled to room temperature before adding to the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
