Description
Indulge in the delightful tanginess of these Zesty Lemon Cream Squares, a perfect blend of zesty lemon flavor and creamy cheesecake goodness. These squares are a must-try for any lemon dessert lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, flour, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool, then chill for at least 3 hours.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor with extra zest or lemon extract.
- Top with powdered sugar or fresh berries for extra appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
