Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars Recipe

Imagine biting into a dessert that perfectly balances a buttery oat crumb, a rich and creamy cheesecake layer, and a bright, sunny burst of lemon. These Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars Everyone Will Enjoy are exactly that—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure a firm, sliceable bar with a flawlessly smooth filling that never cracks, making them as beautiful as they are delicious.

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Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 1 ½ cups oats
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a food processor, blend flour and brown sugar, then add cold butter until crumbly. Mix in oats.
  3. Reserve 1 ½ cups of the mixture for topping, then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time along with milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Pour filling over baked crust, sprinkle reserved crumbs on top, and gently press down.
  6. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  7. Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator before cutting into bars.

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