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Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars

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These Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat, combining creamy cheesecake with a bright lemon swirl. They’re perfect for a spring dessert or a sweet snack any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Yellow food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 ½ cups sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
  6. Divide the cheesecake batter in half. In one half, stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Add a drop or two of yellow food coloring if desired for a more vibrant color.
  7. Spoon dollops of the plain cheesecake batter and lemon cheesecake batter randomly over the graham cracker crust.
  8. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
  10. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake bars cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
  12. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Serve these bars chilled. For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries before serving.

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