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Elegant Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars

Creamy and delicious lemon marbled cheesecake bars with a homemade brown sugar crust and swirled with easy homemade lemon curd, perfect for a refreshing dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd, chilled

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until evenly combined.
  2. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and about 1/4-inch up the sides of a baking pan. Prick the crust several times with a fork.
  3. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and dry to the touch. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until creamy.
  5. Mix in lemon zest. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Mix in yogurt and vanilla extract just until blended.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly. Pop any air bubbles with a skewer.
  8. Dollop teaspoons of chilled lemon curd randomly over the batter. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the lemon curd into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but the center still slightly jiggles when shaken.
  10. Cool the pan on a wire rack completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use an electric mixer for smooth batter. Be careful not to over-swirl the lemon curd to maintain a beautiful marbled pattern. Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean bars.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg