Description
These Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy lemon-kissed cheesecake filling and a beautiful swirl of lemon curd. Perfect for a refreshing and elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Spoon lemon curd over the top and swirl it into the cheesecake mixture with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Lemon curd can be homemade or store-bought.
- For cleaner cuts, wipe the knife between slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
