Description
Indulge in the delightful tangy sweetness of these Lemon Cream Cheese Bars. A buttery cake mix crust supports a luscious cream cheese filling infused with zesty lemon flavors. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinners.
Ingredients
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Cake Mix Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- optional: extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in a bowl to form a dough. Press into the dish for the crust.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 egg. Blend until creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set. Cool, refrigerate, and slice. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with more juice or extract.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bars freeze well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
