Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these Lemon Cream Cheese Bars that marry the zesty flavors of lemon with a creamy cheesecake filling, all atop a buttery cake mix crust. A simple yet delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust and topping:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare crust: Mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until crumbly. Press two-thirds into the pan for crust.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, lemon juice, zest, and egg. Pour over crust.
- Top and bake: Sprinkle remaining cake mix mixture over filling. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate.
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor by adding extra zest or lemon extract to the filling.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
