Cheesecake Bars

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cheesecake Bars
45 min.
12
512kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional cheesecake with the convenience of a bar format. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these bars are sure to impress with their luscious flavor and satisfying crunch from the finely chopped walnuts.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly recipe serves 12, making it an ideal choice for parties, potlucks, or family dinners. Each bar is a heavenly blend of cream cheese, brown sugar, and a hint of lemon, creating a refreshing balance that will leave your taste buds dancing. The buttery crust provides a perfect foundation, while the crumbly topping adds an extra layer of texture that complements the creamy filling beautifully.

With a caloric content of 512 kcal per serving, these Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat that you can enjoy without the guilt. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together for an even more delicious experience. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Cheesecake Bars that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.7 cup butter at room temperature
  • 16 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cup walnut pieces finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in flour and walnuts. Reserve 2 cups of the dough; lightly press remaining evenly into a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Bake in a 325 oven until dry to the touch, about 15 minutes.
  3. Let cool 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in milk, lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla, and eggs until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  5. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
  6. Sprinkle reserved dough evenly over the top.
  7. Bake in a 325 oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  8. Let cool completely on a rack, then cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours, or up to 1 day (see notes).
  9. Cut into 12 bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories512kcal
Protein5.58%
Fat52.91%
Carbs41.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.34
Glycemic Load
23.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.5921738717867%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:512.48kcal
25.62%
Fat:30.8g
47.39%
Saturated Fat:15.1g
94.4%
Carbohydrates:54.38g
18.13%
Net Carbohydrates:53.15g
19.33%
Sugar:36.52g
40.58%
Cholesterol:96.9mg
32.3%
Sodium:219.51mg
9.54%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:7.31g
14.62%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.75%
Selenium:13.89µg
19.85%
Vitamin A:878.12IU
17.56%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.16%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.19%
Folate:55.9µg
13.98%
Phosphorus:122.24mg
12.22%
Copper:0.21mg
10.41%
Iron:1.58mg
8.78%
Calcium:78.92mg
7.89%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.07%
Magnesium:27.06mg
6.76%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.5%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.44%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.27%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.23%
Fiber:1.23g
4.92%
Potassium:164.4mg
4.7%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.44%
Vitamin K:2.04µg
1.95%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.48%
Vitamin C:0.88mg
1.07%
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