Lemon Cheesecake Bars with Lemon Curd
These are the most delicious Lemon Cheesecake Bars with Lemon Curd. Made with a biscuit base, a creamy cheesecake layer with swirled in Homemade Lemon Curd! They are a perfect dessert bar.
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Curd
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Crust:
- 1 cup cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease and line with parchment paper an 8 x 8 inch deep sided baking pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C.
- First, make the lemon curd. In a stainless steel bowl placed over simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sugar and lemon juice until blended. Cook, stirring constantly. This is really important, otherwise you risk the chance of it curdling. Continue to stir until it becomes thick. This will take between 5-10 minutes. Once it has reached a lovely thick and creamy texture, immediately remove from heat. Put through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut in the butter and give a good stir. Set aside.
- Make the crust by combining the cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Stir to combine. Press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the prepared 8 inch square pan. Cover and refrigerate while you make the filling.
- For Filling: In bowl of your electric mixer place the cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. This will only take a couple of minutes. As you are mixing, scrape down the sides as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the whipping cream and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour the filling.
- Spoon the lemon curd over the top. Using a sharp knife, make swirls through the lemon curd.
- Bake between 50 - 55 minutes until the cheesecake is baked through and a little wobbly in the centre.
- Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about one hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before cutting.
- Keep chilled in the refrigerator until serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cheesecake Bars with Lemon Curd
Amount Per Serving (1 cheesecake bar)
Calories 271
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 168mg7%
Potassium 73mg2%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 653IU13%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.