No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars are the perfect summer treat, combining the refreshing zest of lemon with a creamy cheesecake filling—all without needing an oven! With a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, these bars are ideal for picnics, gatherings, or any occasion when you crave something sweet and delightful. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they are sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz whipped topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest until smooth.
- Mix in remaining sugar until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until light and airy.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled with fresh berries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg