Margarita Cheesecake Bars
These Margarita Cheesecake Bars are creamy, made with a touch of tequila and sit on a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ((about 13 cracker sheets))
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch table salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 teaspoon triple sec
- zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1
For the crust
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 3
In a large bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Mix together with a fork and press into the bottom of a 9x9 square baking pan.
- 4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is firm and has set. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- 5
For the filling
- 6
In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Mix together with a mixer until well combined.
- 7
Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and lime zest. Mix together until well combined.
- 8
Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the filling is set. It will be a little jiggly, but firm.
- 9
Remove from the oven and set aside for 30 minutes to cool. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- 10
Enjoy with whipped cream and more lime zest if desired.