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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
Grab a box of cake mix for these luscious, gooey lemon cream cheese bars. This is an easy dessert recipe that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and bake sales.
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 15m⏳ Prep: 25 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with butter. Line with parchment paper leaving a 1-inch overhang on 2 sides and butter again.
2
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix on medium-low speed until combined, ⏱️ 30 seconds. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside. Clean the mixing bowl.
3
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the remaining 3 eggs, 1 at a time, along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and 2 to 3 drops of the food coloring, if using.
large eggs, at room temperature4
4
Pour the mixture over the cake mix in the pan and spread evenly. Bake until the top is golden and develops a shiny crust, 45 to ⏱️ 50 minutes.
5
Allow to cool completely in the pan set on a wire cooling rack, at least ⏱️ 2 hours. Gently lift the bars out of the pan, using the parchment as handles. Slice the bars into 20 squares (5 slices on the long side and 4 slices on the short side). Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
270 Calories
fat Content
10 g
fiber Content
0 g
sugar Content
33 g
sodium Content
244 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
61 mg
carbohydrate Content
42 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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