Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of these No-Bake Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Bars. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious lemon-ricotta filling, these bars are a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8×8-inch dish. Chill.
- Make the filling: Beat ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Whip cream separately, then fold into the cheese mixture. Spread over crust.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice into bars and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- For a firmer texture, freeze for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with lemon slices or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
