Lemon Cheese Bars combine two great things lemon and cream cheese. We like anything with cream cheese in it so this recipe is a hit at our simple home. So, if you like lemons, cream cheese, or a combination, then you will love this recipe.
Unlike most of the recipes I like to use, this one uses a cake box mix. I try to avoid as many processed foods as I can, but every once in a while if the recipe is worth it, I will make an exception. The cake box mix helps to make this recipe a quick, easy one to throw together.
Lemon Cheese Bars
- a box of lemon cake mix (or you could use a yellow cake, especially if you don't want the recipe to be too lemony.)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup of oil ( I use olive oil.)
- 1 - 8 oz block of cream cheese
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of grated lemon peel
- 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of sugar (depending on how tart or sweet you want it. We like it sweeter, so I used a 1/2 cup.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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| In a large bowl; combine the cake mix, 1 egg, and 1/3 cup of oil... |
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| until it is crumbly. |
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| Place the mixture into an 8" X 11" ungreased pan and ... |
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| pat down until it covers the pan in a even layer. |
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| Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. |
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| While the crust is baking, cut cream cheese into small pieces. Place in a mixer bowl. Add your sugar, 1 egg, lemon juice, and ... |
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| a tsp of grated lemon peel. |
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| Mix until everything is combined and is fluffy. |
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| Pour mixture on top of the crust. Put the pan back into the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. |
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| When it is done baking, remove from oven. Place on a cooling rack until cooled completely. Cut into bars and Enjoy! |
When cooled, store in frig until ready to serve and store remaining bars in the frig.
Lemon is a great taste suited just right for spring and summer time desserts. Which makes Lemon Cheese Bars a perfect fit for any Mother's Day Celebration!
Lemon Cheese Bars are a simply perfectly sweet and tart way to enjoy a fruity dessert!
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