Creamy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars with 4 Quick Tips
Creamy and tangy key lime cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan bottom.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in key lime juice and zest.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for best flavor.
- Bars firm up as they chill.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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