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    March 28, 2022 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    This Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe is so good, with a shortbread like crust that is nice and crispy.

    The delicious lemon filling is smoother and not so super tart lemony as a traditional lemon bar, because of the cream cheese. It is really just SO SO GOOD! 

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

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    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    I love lemons - lemonade, lemon curd, lemon meringue - if it has lemons, especially Meyer lemons, I am there! If you love lemon bars, this twist on the classic recipe will have you smiling from ear to ear!

    It is so easy to make and so creamy and delicious, it is sure to become a family favorite in no time!

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

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    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    How to Make this Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Crust Ingredients for this Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe: 

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup, 2 sticks, butter, cold and cubed

    Filling Ingredients for this Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe: 

    • 1 brick, 8 oz, cream cheese, softened
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • ¾ cup lemon juice
    • 6 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • zest of one lemon
    • powdered sugar for dusting

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    Directions for making this Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe: 

    Preheat oven to 350 and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, making sure it comes up the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 

    Add flour, sugar and 2 sticks of cubed butter to a food processor.

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Process for 10 seconds or until a fine crumbly texture has formed.

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Pour into prepared pan and use the back of spoon to press evenly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. 

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Add cream cheese, sugars and flour to a mixer and beat well until combined.

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Add lemon juice, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest and beat until combined well. 

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Pour on top of crust and bake for 50-55 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set.

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    Cool for 1 hour in the pan and then refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator and remove from pan by lifting out the paper. Gently peel away paper and sprinkle with powdered sugar before cutting into bars. 

    Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

    This Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe makes 24 bars!

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    Ingredients

    • Crust Ingredients for this Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe:
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup 2 sticks, butter, cold and cubed
    • Filling Ingredients for this Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe:
    • 1 brick 8 oz, cream cheese, softened
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • ¾ cup lemon juice
    • 6 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • zest of one lemon
    • powdered sugar for dusting

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, making sure it comes up the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    2. Add flour, sugar and 2 sticks of cubed butter to a food processor. Process for 10 seconds or until a fine crumbly texture has formed. Pour into prepared pan and use the back of spoon to press evenly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
    3. Add cream cheese, sugars and flour to a mixer and beat well until combined. Add lemon juice, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest and beat until combined well.
    4. Pour on top of crust and bake for 50-55 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool for 1 hour in the pan and then refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator and remove from pan by lifting out the paper. Gently peel away paper and sprinkle with powdered sugar before cutting into bars.
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