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Easy Recipes Lemon Cheesecake Bars

These creamy lemon cheesecake bars are the ultimate treat! A no-bake delight perfect for any time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 9 bars
Author: Betty

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 ½ cups vegan cookies or graham crackers, crushed
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 cups vegan cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • Optional: lemon slices, zest, or whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crushed cookies with melted vegan butter until combined.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the base of the pan. Chill while preparing the filling.

Make the Filling

  1. In a bowl, beat vegan cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
  3. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  4. Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.

Serve

  1. Slice into bars and garnish with lemon slices, zest, or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Use full-fat vegan cream cheese for the creamiest results. You can freeze bars for longer storage.