Lemon Cream Cheese Bars: Tangy Delight in Every Bite!

True Lemon Cheese Bars Recipe 🍋

Overview:

True Lemon Cheese Bars are a delightful dessert option, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family reunion, a potluck, or simply a sweet treat to indulge in at home. These bars are bursting with tangy lemon flavor, balanced by the creamy richness of cream cheese, all atop a buttery crust that adds a satisfying crunch to every bite. Quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 24 bars
• Calories per serving: 170 kcal
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 1 review)

Ingredients:

• 1 egg 🥚
• 1/3 cup cream cheese 🧀
• 2 cups sugar 🍚
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice 🍋
• 1/3 cup oil (for crust)
• 2 cups mix (for crust)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that it’s ready when your bars are prepped and ready to bake.

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2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the mix, oil, and 1 egg. Using an electric beater, mix the ingredients for approximately 2 minutes until the mixture becomes crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.

3. Bake the Crust: Pour the remaining crust mixture into a 13×9 inch glass baking dish. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish using your fingers. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until it turns a light golden brown. Once baked, remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool.

4. Prepare the Filling: While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a blender, blend the cream cheese until it becomes creamy and smooth. Then, add the sugar, fresh lemon juice, and the remaining egg to the blender. Mix on low speed until all the ingredients are well combined.

5. Assemble the Bars: Once the crust has cooled slightly, spread the prepared filling evenly over the crust, ensuring that the entire surface is covered.

6. Add the Topping: Scatter the reserved crust mixture evenly over the filling, creating a crumbly topping that adds texture and flavor to the bars.

7. Bake Again: Place the assembled bars back into the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until the top is lightly golden brown.

8. Cool and Serve: Once fully baked, remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool in the baking dish for at least 30 minutes. This allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to cut into neat bars.

9. Slice and Enjoy: After the bars have cooled, carefully cut them into 24 individual bars using a sharp knife. Serve them chilled or at room temperature, depending on your preference.

These True Lemon Cheese Bars are best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days. They make a delightful addition to any dessert spread and are sure to impress with their vibrant lemon flavor and creamy texture. So go ahead, whip up a batch of these delicious bars and watch them disappear in no time!