No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars with a Pistachio Crust

Happy Monday!

If you have been looking for the perfect summer dessert, look no further! These no-bake lemon cheesecake bars with a pistachio crust are easy and quick-to-make! The zesty lemon pairs so well with the sweet & salty pistachio crust!

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars with a Pistachio Crust

Cheesecake filling ingredients: 

• 3 cups cream cheese, softened, 
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup pure cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• pinch of salt

Pistachio crust ingredients: 

• 2 1/2 cups salted pistachios
• 1 cup medjool dates
• 1 tablespoon raw honey

First we are going to make the crust! Pulse pistachios in a food processor until it turns to fine crumbs. Add in dates and honey, and puree until mixture rolls itself into a ball. Press crust mixture into a greased pan. Wrap and place in fridge.

Beat cream cheese in a stand mixer until fluffy. Add in coconut sugar, cane sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Continue mixing until well combined. Spread onto crust and place in freezer for 4 hours, then let defrost in fridge at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

-Juliet