Description
Cream Cheese Lemon Bars are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, encapsulated in a buttery shortbread crust that melts in your mouth. This delightful dessert is an ideal addition to spring celebrations, potlucks, or any occasion where a refreshing treat is called for. The creamy lemon filling topped with a dusting of powdered sugar makes these bars not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a bit of chilling time, you can create a luscious dessert that brings sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus more for topping
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Blend flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for another 30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (56g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg