Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Spread the lemon mixture over the crust and smooth it out.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to the filling.
- These bars are best enjoyed cold, so keep them in the fridge until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: easy lemon bars, no bake dessert, summer dessert