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Home » Dessert » Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Created: March 23, 2015 Updated: March 21, 2021 by lyuba 19 Comments

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Smooth, creamy cheesecake bars. A layer of vanilla & lemon flavored sugar cookies topped with a layer of smooth vanilla lemon cheesecake and drizzled with white chocolate.

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Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars with a lemon twist garnish on top on a wood cutting board



It’s been a cheesecake filled weekend for me and I can’t wait to share them with you. Today, you’ll have to settle for one and I’ll make you wait for the second one. I’m wicked like that. But trust me, the second cheesecake will be worth the wait.

These cheesecake bars are well worth sharing now! They are sweet, smooth and tangy. There is vanilla bean flavors through and through just like lemon flavors. Soft sugar cookie on the bottom and decadent cheesecake on top. All drizzled in white chocolate for additional flavor.

This is such a great spring dessert. It would be great for any spring celebrations!

Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars and a jar of bodelle pure vanilla extract

I made these cheesecake bars with my absolute favorite vanilla products. I used Rodelle vanilla bean and pure vanilla extract. I’ve been such a long time, loyal fan of Rodelle vanilla, I can’t even imagine using another brand. I even bring these vanilla products to my mom. She doesn’t need too much because he is not a big fan of baking. (She’s an excellent chef, but just does not like to bake to save her life.) I still tell her that she NEEDS “the good stuff” when she does get in the mood to bake something.

I tell my mom that and I’ll tell you the same! That is why I have another giveaway for one of my readers to get a great basket of Rodelle products. You know how much I like to include them in my giveaways and that’s because I believe that everyone should have some!

Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars with a lemon twist garnish on top on a wood cutting board

4 Vanilla bean lemon cheesecake bars on a wooden cutting board topped with sliced lemons

Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars

A layer of vanilla & lemon flavored sugar cookies topped with a layer of smooth vanilla lemon cheesecake and drizzled with white chocolate.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, cheesecake bar, lemon, vanilla bean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 47 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 9 x19 pan
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • Cookie layer:
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ vanilla bean
  • 1¼ cup flour
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. baking power
  • dash of salt
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • Cheesecake layer:
  • 2 8 oz packs of cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ vanilla bean
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • __
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 and grease 9x13 baking dish.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar for a couple of minutes.
  • Add egg and vanilla, and beat until mixed.
  • Bring the speed to low, and sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Scrape vanilla bean and zest the lemon into it. Mix all ingredients until just combined.
  • Spread cookie batter evenly in the baking dish, and press it down. Set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl in an electric mixer, on medium-high speed, until smooth and fluffy, for a couple of minutes, Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl and beat for another minutes.
  • Add egg and sugar and beat until incorporated.
  • Add yogurt, vanilla extract, vanilla bean, corn starch and lemon zest. Beat until all incorporated. Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl and mix a little more.
  • Spread cheesecake batter evenly over the cookie layer.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Turn off the oven and open oven door half way. Let cheesecake rest in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  • Melt white chocolate and transfer into a piping bag. Cut off a small tip and drizzle over the top.
  • Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

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Vanilla Bean Lemon Cheesecake Bars with a lemon twist garnish on top on a wood cutting board

rodelle vanilla, baking coca, and vanilla paste

Rodelle Pure Madagascar Bourbon Extract (8oz bottle
Rodelle Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans (2 count jar)
Rodelle Vanilla Bean Paste (4oz jar)
Rodelle Organics Chocolate Extract (2oz bottle)
Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa (8oz canister)
Rodelle tote bag

**Disclosure: I am an ambassador for Rodelle Kitchen. I have been provided free product but I have not received any other compensation. All opinions are 100% my own!

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Cheesecake, Dessert, Easter Tagged With: cheesecake bars, cookie bars, lemon, vanilla, vanilla bean

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Jeffrey says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I would love to try the Soft Cinnamon Cookies with Maple Pecan Frosting, they sound amazing.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Sounds yummy! Good luck!

      Reply
  2. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    March 23, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    A good extract is worth its weight in gold It makes it so easy to try some outstanding tastes.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      I completely agree! Good luck 🙂

      Reply
  3. ranadurham says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    I would like to try your vanilla bean pizzelles because those are so beautiful and very tasty!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      They sure are! Good luck!

      Reply
  4. suzanne says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I just saw the recipe for the lemon cheesecake bars and can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      I hope you will! Thank you and good luck 🙂

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    I’d try the strawberry vanilla shortcake first.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Sounds great!
      Good luck 🙂

      Reply
  6. Blessie Nelson says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    I am itching to find out how the vanilla will play in the Rodelle Vanilla Bean Vodka Sauce with Shrimp dish!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 27, 2015 at 9:52 am

      I saw that one and it definitely caught my attention! Good luck!!

      Reply
  7. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:33 am

    These bars look amazing, Lyuba! I’m obsessed with lemon now! (PS: I would try the orange smoothie – & then eat one of these bars 😉

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 27, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Haha, awesome!
      Thank you 🙂
      Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Glenda says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:08 am

    Seems I am beginning to become your No 1 fan. Made the Vanilla Bean Cheese Cake yesterday for friends coming over for a Snoek braai ( fish barbie) It was a complete success. Ended off the meal well with friends taking second helpings. Once again thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 9, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      YAY! That’s so nice to hear, Glenda! Thank you so much for trying it and letting me know!

      Reply
  9. Elena @ Giftaholic World says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:25 am

    This cheesecake is sophisticated. Soft and tasting delicious buttery. A slice of lemon is the last piece of the masterpiece! Absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 9, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Wow, that is a very nice way of putting it 🙂
      Thank you so much, Elena!

      Reply
  10. Megan says

    April 15, 2015 at 2:57 am

    These look amazing! I’m planning to make them for a baby shower and one 9×13 will not be enough. Are the bars too deep for a baker’s half sheet? Or should I just stick to two 9x13s?

    Reply

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