lemon cream cheese bar recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for lemon cream cheese bars:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter for the crust. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
3. In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and firm.
7. Once chilled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.
8. Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy your lemon cream cheese bars!

These bars are tangy, creamy, and absolutely delicious!