Description
A refreshing and festive spring dessert featuring a creamy lemon filling topped with crunchy chocolate mini eggs.
Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup Cadbury mini chocolate eggs, coarsely crushed
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into the pan bottom and bake for 8 minutes.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until combined, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
Step 5: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is almost set.
Step 6: Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours.
Step 7: Before serving, top with crushed mini eggs and slice into 16 bars.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
