Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these Cream Cheese Lemon Bars with a buttery crust that melts in your mouth. Perfect for citrus lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (chilled)
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and chilled butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, eggs, flour, and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
- Pour filling over crust: Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for 30 minutes or until set.
- Cool and chill: Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Lift out using overhang, slice into squares, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add lemon zest to the filling.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Lemon Bars, Lemon Dessert, Citrus Bars
