Description
Bright, tangy, and surprisingly easy to make, these Watermelon Cheesecake Bars taste like summer in a dessert form. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon, pureed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar for the crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the pureed watermelon.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set.
- Allow to cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
These bars freeze well and can be made in advance. Use fresh, ripe watermelon for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: watermelon dessert, cheesecake bars, summer dessert, fruity desserts, easy dessert