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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars: 5 Reasons to Love This Delight


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious lemon cream cheese bars with a buttery crust.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar.
  3. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch pan.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and baking powder. Mix well.
  7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
  9. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Store bars in the refrigerator.
  • For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon juice.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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