Greek Yogurt Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Delightful cheesecake bars with a creamy and tangy flavor, using Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 graham cracker sheets, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.
- Mix together Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Greek yogurt, dessert, lemon, healthy dessert