Description
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate summer treat, blending a refreshing lemon flavor with a creamy filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. These delightful bars require no baking, making them perfect for warm weather gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this zesty dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Chill, slice, and serve these bars to enjoy a bright burst of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of an ungreased square baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until fully combined.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until well mixed.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg