Lemon Cheesecake Squares with Fresh Berries

Vegetarian
Lemon Cheesecake Squares with Fresh Berries
45 min.
16
141kcal

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If you're a fan of desserts that strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet, then these Lemon Cheesecake Squares with Fresh Berries are sure to delight your taste buds! This vegetarian dessert is not only a visual treat with its vibrant colors, but it also delivers a refreshing burst of lemon flavor that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer garden party, celebrating a birthday, or simply in need of a delightful treat after dinner, these cheesecake squares are an elegant and satisfying option.

Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy lemon-infused filling, each square is a little slice of heaven. The combination of fresh berries on top adds an extra layer of flavor and color, ensuring each bite is a delightful experience. Plus, these delicious squares are easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes of your time, making it a perfect choice for both novice and seasoned bakers. With 16 servings in the recipe, you’ll have plenty to share—if you can resist eating them all yourself!

So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful dessert. Trust us, once you try these Lemon Cheesecake Squares, they’ll become a staple at your dessert table!

Ingredients

  • 16 servings poached berries fresh
  • tablespoons butter 
  • ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  •  graham crackers whole
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Fold 16-inch longpiece of foil to 8x16-inch strip; placein 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan, leavingoverhang on 2 sides. Repeat with anothersheet of foil in opposite direction, lining pancompletely. Butter foil.
  2. Place graham crackers in heavy-dutyplastic bag. Using rolling pin or mallet,crush crackers finely. Melt butter in mediumskillet over low heat.
  3. Remove from heat;add crumbs and toss to coat. Press crumbsevenly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  4. Bakecrust until deep golden, about 12 minutes.Cool crust while preparing filling.
  5. Using electric mixer, beatcream cheese and sugar in large bowl untilsmooth. Beat in egg and sour cream, thenlemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla.
  6. Spreadbatter over crust.
  7. Bake cheesecake until slightly puffedand set in center, about 30 minutes; coolcompletely in pan on rack. Chill cheesecakeuntil cold, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  8. Using foil overhang as aid, liftcheesecake from pan.
  9. Cut into 16 squares;arrange on platter. Top each square withberries. Chill until ready to serve, up to 3hours.
  10. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein5.38%
Fat62.77%
Carbs31.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.82
Glycemic Load
7.36
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.8769565341265%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Petunidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Malvidin
0.5mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.1kcal
7.05%
Fat:9.97g
15.34%
Saturated Fat:5.56g
34.76%
Carbohydrates:11.39g
3.8%
Net Carbohydrates:11.06g
4.02%
Sugar:6.77g
7.52%
Cholesterol:36.68mg
12.23%
Sodium:129.78mg
5.64%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Protein:1.92g
3.85%
Vitamin A:331.29IU
6.63%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.29%
Phosphorus:40.33mg
4.03%
Selenium:2.34µg
3.34%
Calcium:25.64mg
2.56%
Iron:0.41mg
2.25%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.86%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.82%
Folate:7.11µg
1.78%
Magnesium:6.84mg
1.71%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.63%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.61%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.46%
Vitamin C:1.09mg
1.33%
Fiber:0.33g
1.31%
Potassium:44.15mg
1.26%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious