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No-Bake Citrus Cheesecake Bars

Nettie
These No-Bake Citrus Cheesecake Bars are smooth, creamy, and full of bright lemon and orange flavor. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a light whipped cream cheesecake filling, they’re the perfect make-ahead dessert that’s cool, refreshing, and RIDIC-ULICIOUS!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 377 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For The Crust

For The Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice fresh squeezed
  • Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange

For Garnish (optional)

  • Extra zest or thin citrus slices
  • Whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in vanilla, citrus juices, and zest.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) until firm.
  • Slice into squares, garnish with zest or citrus slices, and enjoy a cool, creamy bite!

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.
Notes:
  • Swap graham crackers for shortbread or vanilla wafers.
  • Add lime for a citrus twist.
  • Store covered in fridge 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1039IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
Keyword citrus cheesecake bars, easy cheesecake recipe, no-bake cheesecake
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