How to Make Ginger Lemon Cheesecake Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of zesty, refreshing desserts, then you're in for a real treat with these Ginger Lemon Cheesecake Bars. The combination of tangy lemon and spicy ginger creates a flavor explosion that's sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a great addition to any dessert spread or potluck. Whether you're a beginner or experienced baker, you'll find that this recipe is an absolute breeze to make.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies, crushed
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, melted, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cookies, brown sugar, butter, and ground ginger together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove crust from oven and cool to room temperature.
  • Process cream cheese, eggs, white sugar, lemon juice, and lemon extract in a food processor until smooth and creamy; spread over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is set, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool cheesecake to room temperature and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 192mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg