No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

PREP TIME 15minutes mins

CHILLING TIME 8hours hrs

TOTAL TIME 8hours hrs 15minutes mins

SERVINGS 12 bars

CALORIES266 kcal

INGREDIENTS

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1.33 sleeve graham crackers
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cheesecake Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.67 cup greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup lemon juice
  • 1.33 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Break up graham crackers and put them in a food processor. Pulse until crumbly than add sugar and pulse until combined. 
  • Melt butter in 15 second at a time in the microwave until melted. Once melted add butter to graham cracker crumbs and pulse until combined.
  • Pour crumbs into an 8” square baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper and press down. 
  • For the cheesecake, use the same food processor or a medium mixing bowl with a hand mixer. 
  • Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add greek yogurt and vanilla and beat well. 
  • Add lemon juice and blend until cheesecake mixture starts to thicken. 
  • Pour cheesecake into prepared crust and refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight. 
  • Cut into squares and enjoy! 

NOTES

Can I freeze this recipe? 

Yes these are perfect for the freezer. Freeze them for up to 2 months in an air tight freezer container. You can eat them frozen or thaw in the fridge.

How long can I keep them in the fridge? You can leave these in the fridge for 2-3 days.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1bar Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 742IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg