Description
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a deliciously satisfying dessert that combines the rich, creamy goodness of lemon cheesecake with a buttery oat crumble topping. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual picnics to formal gatherings, and they are guaranteed to impress your friends and family. With their delightful balance of tangy lemon flavor and sweet crumb crust, these bars are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time. Make them ahead for stress-free entertaining or simply indulge in their creamy goodness at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a food processor, blend flour and brown sugar, then add cold butter until crumbly. Mix in oats.
- Reserve 1 ½ cups of the mixture for topping, then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time along with milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour filling over baked crust, sprinkle reserved crumbs on top, and gently press down.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg