Indulge in the delightful harmony of chocolate and lemon in these irresistible chocolate lemon cream bars. These tantalizing treats offer layers of rich, decadent chocolate and a burst of tangy lemon, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The creamy filling, nestled between two layers of chocolatey goodness, will transport you to a world of sweet indulgence. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for chocolate lemon cream bars, promising an unforgettable dessert experience.
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WHITE CHOCOLATE LEMON BARS
Delicious.
Provided by ljmitchell
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl. Mash butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs; press into bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until crusty and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust.
- Beat eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest together until the eggs are beaten. Stir remaining 1/4 cup flour and 3/4 cup sugar into the egg mixture; pour over the chocolate chips and crust.
- Bake until set in the middle, about 15 minutes more. Cool slightly in baking dish set on a wire cooling rack. Sift confectioners' sugar over the bars and cool completely before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 45.2 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
LEMON WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM BARS
Provided by Mel
Time 7h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the lemon layer: in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cold water, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken and large bubbles pop at the surface. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes (it's important to continue letting it simmer so it will set up as it cools).
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and butter. Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface, and place in the refrigerator until completely cooled.
- For the crust: preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9X13-inch pan with parchment paper or foil (for easier removal and cleanup; optional). Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and set. Set aside to cool completely.
- For the cream filling: melt the white chocolate until just melted and smooth; don't over heat or it can seize and scorch. I use the microwave at 50% power for 1-minute increments, stirring in between. Set aside.
- Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix with a handheld electric or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the melted white chocolate (if it's overly warm, let cool until just slightly warm) and mix again until well-combined.
- Add the powdered sugar and salt and mix until evenly combined, 1-2 minutes. (See note below about the heavy cream.) Add the heavy cream to the batter and mix on medium speed until the batter is thick and creamy, 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the cream layer evenly on top of the cooled crust. Chill for 1-2 hours until the cream layer sets up a bit.
- Once the lemon layer is completely cooled, whisk to recombine and spread evenly over the cream layer. Chill in the refrigerator until the lemon layer is set up, 4-6 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve. Include a fresh lemon slice or twist, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g
LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS
Nothing brings a recipe to life like fresh lemons! For a change of pace from the standard Southern-style lemon bars, you need to look no further! This recipe is easy and the taste is divine. I have also made this with Splenda® and low-fat cream cheese and they were just as wonderful.
Provided by Pamela Souza LeBlanc
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Press 1 can crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching to the edges.
- Mix the zest of 1 1/2 lemons and juice from 2 lemons together in a bowl. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar into lemon zest mixture using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; spread over crescent roll dough layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and layer over cream cheese mixture, gently stretching dough to the edges. Brush melted butter over crescent roll dough layer. Mix remaining lemon zest and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes. Lift dessert from baking dish using foil; transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares, leaving on foil. Return dessert to the baking dish and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CHOCOLATE-LEMON BARS
Classic lemon bar cookies get a flavor twist when the lemon filling is baked over a delectable crust made with chocolate wafer cookie crumbs.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 55m
Yield Makes 16 servings, 1 bar each.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix wafer crumbs and margarine; press firmly onto bottom of 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 5 min.
- Meanwhile, beat eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice with wire whisk until well blended. Add sugar, flour and baking powder; mix well. Pour over crust.
- Bake 25 min. Cool on wire rack 10 min.; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 16 squares. Serve warm. Store leftover bars in tightly covered container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS
My uncle requests these bars every time he comes to visit. My mom always bakes enough so he can have his own batch to take back home with him. We love anything with cream cheese and these bars are wonderful and addicting, it has quickly become a favorite recipe in our family.
Provided by i_luv_chocolate
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix dry cake mix, 1 egg and 1/3 cup vegetable oil until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture to use as a crumb topping.
- Pat remaining mixture lightly in an ungreased 13x9 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minute.
- By hand whip, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and the remaining egg until light and smooth.
- Spread over baked layer in pan, sprinkle with reserved crumb topping mixture.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes, then cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 362.1, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 24.6, Protein 4.2
CHOCOLATE LEMON CREAM BARS
"A jazzed-up chocolate cake mix forms the layers that sandwich is a lemony cream cheese center in these bars." From Taste of Home by: Renee Schwebach
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg on low speed until combined. Stir in walnuts. Set aside 1 cup for topping. press the remaining mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg, lemon juice and peel until blended. Pour over the crust. Crumble reserved cake mixture over the top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1409.2, Fat 83.6, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 262.9, Sodium 1559.9, Carbohydrate 153.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 104.5, Protein 25.4
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect balance of flavors in your chocolate-lemon cream bars, ensure that the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent, while the lemon cream filling is tangy and refreshing. Experiment with different ratios of chocolate and cream until you find the combination that suits your taste buds.
- For a smooth and silky cream filling, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick and pale in color. This will help prevent the filling from curdling when combined with the hot milk.
- To create a crisp and flaky crust, use a combination of butter, flour, and sugar. Be sure to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. This will ensure that the crust holds its shape when baked.
- Allow the chocolate-lemon cream bars to chill completely before serving. This will help the crust to set and the filling to firm up. Chilling also intensifies the flavors and makes the bars easier to cut into clean, neat slices.
- For a more elegant presentation, garnish the chocolate-lemon cream bars with fresh lemon zest, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Conclusion:
With their rich chocolate ganache, tangy lemon cream filling, and crisp flaky crust, these chocolate-lemon cream bars are a true delight for the senses. They are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, potluck, or bake sale. With a little effort and attention to detail, you can easily impress your friends and family with this delicious and visually stunning dessert. So grab your apron and preheat your oven – it's time to indulge in the sweet and tangy goodness of chocolate-lemon cream bars!
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