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Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a marbled lemon swirl, perfect for a tangy and sweet dessert treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crushed biscuits or crunchy cookies (such as graham crackers, Biscoff, or vanilla wafers)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened slightly
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Lemon curd or lemon compote for swirling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine crushed biscuits, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and flour, mixing until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of lemon curd or compote over the cheesecake layer and use a skewer or knife to swirl the lemon into the batter.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. You can substitute the lemon swirl with strawberry or other fruit compote for a different flavor. Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 80