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    Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Bars

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Bars with Shortbread Crust- Creamy and delicious light version of Lemon Cheesecake Bars made with greek yogurt. These delicious lemon bars are the perfect summertime sweet treat.

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    Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Bars with Shortbread Crust

    Ingredients:

    • For the lemon cheesecake:
    • 5 oz cream cheese (softened)
    • 1 lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup)
    • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • For the crust:
    • ½ cup butter, softened
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • pinch salt

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    2. First, make the crust. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine. Mixture will be slightly thick.
    3. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and press the shortbread crust evenly into the bottom of the dish. Bake for 18 minutes or until slightly golden yellow.
    4. While the crust is cooking, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, greek yogurt and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
    5. When the crust is done baking, reduce heat to 300 degrees. Pour the lemon cheesecake mixture evenly on top of the crust. Place back in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Bars are ready when the top is firm and doesn't jiggle.
    6. When done, remove from the oven and let cool completely. Place in the fridge for about 2-3 hours until very cold. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar (optional) and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes: These bars will last in the fridge for about 4-5 days in an airtight container. You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Simply thaw in the fridge overnight.

    Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Bars with Shortbread Crust

    Amanda Cooks & Styles
    5 from 25 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    3 hours hrs
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    For the lemon cheesecake:

    • 5 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 lemon juiced (about ¼ cup)
    • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the crust:

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • pinch salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    • First, make the crust. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine. Mixture will be slightly thick and is okay if it's slightly crumbly.
    • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and press the shortbread crust evenly into the bottom of the dish. Bake for 18 minutes or until very slightly golden yellow.
    • While the crust is cooking, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, greek yogurt and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
    • When the crust is done baking, reduce heat to 300 degrees. Pour the lemon cheesecake mixture evenly on top of the crust. Place back in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Bars are ready when the top is firm and doesn't jiggle. When done, remove from the oven and let cool completely. Place in the fridge for about 2-3 hours until very cold. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar (optional) and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Notes: These bars will last in the fridge for about 4-5 days in an airtight container. You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Simply thaw in the fridge overnight.
    Keyword easy dessert, lemon bars, lemon cheesecake bars, lemon cheesecake yogurt bars, spring dessert, summer dessert
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