Krusteaz Lemon Cheesecake Bars

By Griselda M., last updated on May 19, 2022

Let me start by asking a very important question… Have you tried lemon cheesecake bars before? Here we bring you a delicious and easy-to-make recipe to prepare the best Krusteaz Lemon Cheesecake Bars style!

Let me start by telling you that I’ve been in love with these treats since I was a kid. I found them perfect as an on-the-go dessert, and not only this, but these are also perfect for any kind of reunion you may be thinking of.

Therefore, in the next paragraphs, you’ll find the Krusteaz Lemon Cheesecake Bars copycat recipe plus a secret ingredient we’ve added. You’ve got to try!

Oh… I almost forgot to tell you, we also added an option for our gluten-free heads out there! Take a look.

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Krusteaz Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Krusteaz stands out as the primary baking mix company, and with high-quality baked goods. With 75 years of experience behind them, they keep on making any pastry chef and pastry lover happy. A dream that began with a few and is now a reality.

Founded in 1932 by Rose Charters and her husband in Seattle. They started by making the perfect easy-to-make pie crust mix. And that’s how all the magic started and they immediately connected with their customers.

Its lemon cheesecake bars are one of their greatest products. For this reason, we wanted to make an article about them. So here, you’ll find a printable recipe with a plus ingredient for extra flavor, texture, and tastiness.

Other Cheesecake Bar Flavor Ideas

Don’t be afraid to give the traditional cheesecake a twist, much less to replace gluten with something equally delicious. Give them a try!

And if you’re like me, who always likes to be experimenting in the kitchen, you definitely got to try other cheesecake bar flavors. So, here we have a list of cheesecake flavor ideas.

Fruity Cheesecake Flavors:

• Strawberry
• Blueberry Streusel
• Apple Streusel
• Wildberries – 3 berries
• Banana Cream
• Coconut Cream
• Mango
• Raspberry
• Raspberry and Caramel
• Chocolate and Orange

T-H-E Trendy Flavors:

• Nutella
• Crème Brulée
• Red Velvet
• Cappuccino
• White Chocolate and Pistachio
• Dark Chocolate
• Baileys
• Ferrero Rocher
• Fudge Brownie and Caramel
• Oreo
• S’mores
• Peanut Butter
• Caramel and Fleur de Sel
• Rose Petals
• Carrot Cake
• Cannoli
• Scor
• Pumpkin Spice
• Gingerbread Mint
• Cookie Dough

We are seriously thinking of uploading some of these recipes soon, either in cheesecakes, cheesecake shots, cheesecake puddings, cheesecake bars, you name it. And please, if any idea comes to your mind, don’t forget to comment in the box at the end of this post.

Read more about Jello Temptations Strawberry Cheesecake

Krusteaz Lemon Cheesecake Bars

A fantastic dessert for any special occasion! These delicious cheesecake bars will delight you. As they have a crispy crust, a creamy filling, combined with our guest of honor: the lemon. So delicious that they will melt in your mouth!

Ingredients

• 1 package of complete crust and lemon cheesecake filling mix
• 1/2 cup of graham crackers crumbs
• 8 ounces of softened cream cheese at room temperature
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tsp of sugar
• 4 pieces large eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup of water

Step by Step To Make Krusteaz Lemon Cheesecake Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Grease an 8x8x2 inch pan – oven-proof glass by preference.
3. In a medium bowl, put the complete mix and the graham crumbs and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture onto your glass pan and press until firm. Then, bake for 8 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, place the softened cream cheese and a half cup of sugar. Mix with an electric mixture at low speed until smooth.
5. Keeping the low speed of the mixer, add one egg and the vanilla extract. Continue to mix until smooth.
6. Remove your crust from the oven and immediately pour your cheesecake mixture onto it.
7. In another medium bowl, place the lemon filling mix, the water, 3 eggs, and the other 2 teaspoons of sugar. Use a hand whisk. Pour it over the cheesecake layer.
8. Get your cheesecake into the oven and bake for another 40 minutes.
9. Remove the oven, let it cool at room temperature. Next, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to an hour. Then cut into squares or bar-sized and enjoy.

Extras

You can grate some lemon peel on top to decorate.

Notes

Guess the secret twist!

Make it Gluten Free! Replace the graham crumbs with almond flour, sugar, melted butter, and salt.

• 1 cup of almond flour
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 4 tbsp of melted butter
• pinch of salt

Printable Recipe

And here you have it! Print the recipe and start your day better than yesterday!

By the way, make sure you have your Krusteaz’s Complete Crust and Lemon Filling Mix package with you. You can find them at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Instacart. You can even order online or find a store near you. So let’s not look for pretexts.

Also, remember there’s plenty of lemon cheesecake bar recipes out there in case you don’t find Krusteaz’s mixes. Take a look at some of our recipes to get some good ideas.

Print this recipe only if you’re a Cheesecake Fan, and if not, well… you’re about to be.

Final Words

In conclusion, we highly recommend you try Krusteaz’s baking mix packages. These make cooking simpler and equally delicious as homemade from scratch mixtures. They’re definitely a great help if we are in a hurry or have an express event.

In addition, you can play with your imagination and recreate cheesecake flavors in a bar. We’ve given you several ideas for you to experiment with. Don’t freak out, keep in mind we always learn from mistakes, especially in the kitchen.

On my side, we’re big cheesecake fans at my house, whether it’s a New York-style, Japanese, No-bake, Cheesecake Mousses, Gluten-Free, or Sugar-Free versions, it will surely be a huge hit. And to be honest… I think I’ll go buy a box of Krusteaz’s right now, hoping you enjoy yours and see you next time in the next episode.