Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
Indulge in the delightful tanginess of these Lemon Cream Cheese Bars. A buttery crust topped with a luscious lemony cream cheese layer, these bars are a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Make the Crust: Combine butter, flour, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Press into the pan and bake until lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake until set. Cool, refrigerate, and slice. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, increase the zest or add lemon extract.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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