Philadelphia 3-Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Philadelphia cream cheese was first made in New York in 1872 by dairyman William Lawrence, and it has since become a popular ingredient in cheesecake recipes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Philadelphia 3-Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Whipped topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and set.
6. Cut into bars and serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.