Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cream Cheese Lemon Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that brighten any occasion. These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, creamy lemon filling made from fresh ingredients. Perfect for spring gatherings, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, they are incredibly simple to make and guaranteed to impress everyone at your gathering. With each bite, enjoy the vibrant citrus flavor balanced by the richness of cream cheese, making these bars a must-try dessert for any lemon lover.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (chilled)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, combine flour, sugar, salt, and chilled butter in a food processor until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add in flour, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla; mix until no lumps remain.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Slice into squares and serve dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg