Description
Delight in these Springtime Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, featuring a creamy cheesecake layer and tangy lemon curd topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
16 oz (450g) cream cheese softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries diced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- For the lemon curd, in a saucepan, whisk together fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar. Gradually add the egg yolks, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth.
- Pour the lemon curd over the cooled cheesecake layer and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- For the strawberry topping, mix diced strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the strawberries release juices.
- Once chilled, spread the strawberry topping over the lemon curd layer. Cut into bars and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Make sure to chill the cheesecake bars for a couple of hours to ensure they set properly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Springtime Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, cheesecake bars, strawberry dessert, lemon curd