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Creamy Lemon Bars

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These creamy lemon bars have a golden graham cracker crust and a luscious lemon-cream filling that’s tangy without being overpowering.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 46 minutes
  • Total Time: 241 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: lemon slices and fresh blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the crust by whisking together the graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  3. Add the melted butter and stir until combined and evenly moistened.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  5. Set aside the crust to cool while making the filling.
  6. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  7. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until combined and smooth.
  8. Incorporate the eggs and additional egg yolk, beating until just blended.
  9. Add the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, then beat until glossy.
  10. Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
  11. Bake for 34-38 minutes until set at the edges but jiggly in the center.
  12. Cool the pan on a rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight to set.
  13. Lift the cooled slab from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, use a knife warmed under hot water.

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