Description
Welcome to our kitchen! Today, we’re sharing a delightful recipe forLemon Cream Cheese Bars, a perfect treat that blends the zesty tang of lemons with the rich, creamy goodness of cream cheese. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer dessert or a crowd-pleasing sweet, theselemon barswill hit the spot. If you love citrus-based desserts, thisLemon Cream Cheese Barsrecipe will quickly become one of your favorites!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Step 1:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Step 2:Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust.
- Step 3:In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and the juice from one lemon until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture over the crescent dough in the baking dish.
- Step 4:Zest one lemon and sprinkle it evenly over the cream cheese mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
- Step 5:Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and carefully place it on top of the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
- Step 6:In a small bowl, combine the remaining lemon zest with a bit of sugar and sprinkle over the top layer of dough. This gives the bars a nice, crunchy topping.
- Step 7:Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
- Tip:For an even more intense lemon flavor, add more lemon zest or a bit of lemon extract to the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
Use fresh lemons: Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest give these bars a bright, authentic flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice, which can be too acidic and lacking in flavor.
Chill before serving: For clean, easy-to-cut squares, allow the bars to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour after cooling.
Try a crumb topping: If you want to add some texture, consider adding a streusel or crumb topping made from oats, sugar, and butter.