Lemon cheesecake bars with zest on a plate

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Bars

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 3/4 cup cold butter; 16 oz ricotta; 8 oz cream cheese; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; Zest and juice of 2 lemons; 1 tsp vanilla

Bright lemon, creamy ricotta, and a buttery shortbread base — elegant dessert bars that slice clean and travel well.

Prep: 20m
Cook: 40m
Total: 60m
Serves: 12

Instructions

1
Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and butter into crumbs; press into a lined pan and bake 15 minutes.
2
Beat ricotta, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
3
Add eggs, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
4
Pour over crust and bake 35–40 minutes until just set.
5
Chill completely before slicing into clean bars.