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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

These No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars are so light, fresh and creamy. A perfect spring and summer dessert that is incredibly easy to make.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Plus Chilling: 3 hours
Servings: 20
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces vanilla wafer cookies, 3 cups crumbs
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large lemons, zested and juiced (about ½ cup juice)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper leaving at least a ½ inch overhang on the long edges.
  • In a food processor, add the vanilla wafer cookies and pulse until they reach fine crumbs.
  • Add crumbs to a medium bowl and stir in melted butter.
  • Spread the buttered crumbs in the prepared dish and evenly pat them down so they are firmly packed.
  • Set crust in fridge to chill while you prepare the filling.
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or with hand mixer and large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, pure vanilla extract and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy. Set bowl aside.
  • In another bowl on the stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add the powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the whipped cream a little at a time to the cream cheese mixture and fold it in gently being careful not to lose any air.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread out evenly with an offset spatula.
  • Cover baking dish and chill in fridge for at least 3 hours.
  • Slice, serve and enjoy! Garnish with whipped cream, lemon zest and small lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
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