Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
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5
Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
Description
This dessert starts by mixing lemon cake mix, vegetable oil, and an egg to form a crumbly dough, a portion of which is set aside as topping. The rest is pressed into a pan and partially baked to form the crust. Meanwhile, cream cheese, lemon juice, egg, and sugar are whipped until light and fluffy to create the filling layer. This creamy lemon mixture is spread evenly over the crust.
The reserved crumbs are sprinkled on top and the bars bake again until set and golden. The contrast between the soft, tangy lemon cream cheese and the slightly crunchy crumble creates a pleasant texture. The lemon flavor provides a refreshing note balancing the richness of the cream cheese.
After baking, bars cool before cutting. They can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to two months. Bringing chilled bars to room temperature before serving improves texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine dry cake mix, vegetable oil, and 1 egg until crumbly. Reserve one cup of crumble mixture and set aside.
- Spread remainder of crumbs in a 9x13 pan and pat down to form a crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until crust is lightly golden brown.
- Place remaining ingredients in a bowl; whip until fluffy and light.
- Spread over baked crumb mixture nice and smooth, covering the whole pan.
- Add the crumble from the reserved cup of crumbs over the top.
- Return to oven and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool and cut. Delicious!
Notes
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Serve at room temperature by letting the bars rest about 30 minutes after removal from the fridge.
- These bars freeze well; layer with parchment paper in an airtight container and freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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