Description
Lemon Cheesecake Squares are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart, wrapped in a creamy filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing afternoon treat, these squares offer a burst of sunshine in every bite. With their bright flavor and beautiful presentation, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until well combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar and mix until fluffy. Add sour cream, lemon juice, zest, eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the squares to cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Slice into squares and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg