Ginger Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies, crushed
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • Cheesecake:
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

951 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 47.1g 60% DV
Carbs 127.1g 46% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 57.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 421.3mg 18% DV
Potassium 777.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 162mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 91.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 155.8mg 12% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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