No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, chilled

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

5. 5

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.

6. 6

   Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm. Slice into bars and serve chilled.