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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Graham Cracker Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) salted butter, melted


Lemon Cheesecake Bars:
3 oz lemon gelatin
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. confectioner's sugar
8 oz cool whip, thawed
1/4 c. lemon juice (about 2-3 large lemons)
3 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
Crust Directions:

1. Add graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar together, mix lightly
2. Add melted butter
3. Press the crumb mixture into a 9 x 13 baking pan (don't pack upward along edges)
4. Chill in refrigerator or freezer until ready to use

Cheesecake Bar Directions:

1. Boil 1 cup of water and pour over the lemon gelatin in a medium sized bowl, stir to dissolve.
2. Cool the gelatin in the refrigerator about 20 minutes until it is thick but not yet set.
3. In the meantime, using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese & sour cream until completely smooth.
4. Add in confectioner's sugar, lemon juice/zest mixture, and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed.
5. Stir in cool whip.
6. Fold the cooled lemon gelatin into the cream cheese mixture. Taste mixture and add more lemon juice or lemon zest to your taste.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust and smooth to the edges of the pan.
8. Refrigerate until set, 30-60 minutes.
9. Cut into bars and top with whipped cream or lemon slices if you choose.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
If you like a lot of lemon flavor, use 1/3 c. lemon juice & 1/4 c. lemon zest

 

 

 

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