Best 12 Easy Lemon Squares W Cream Cheese Recipes

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Are you looking for a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion? Lemon squares with cream cheese are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a creamy, tangy filling and a buttery crust, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Best of all, they are incredibly easy to make, so you can have them ready in no time.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS



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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

cooking spray
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury® Recipe Creations®), divided
2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar

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

LEMON CREAM SQUARES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 18.25-ounce box lemon cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
16 ounces cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia) softened
1/3 cup sugar
One 3-ounce box lemon or lime gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. (No heat source under cookies). Spray 9 by 13-inch foil pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • For lemon layer:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat with an electric mixer on low speed the cake mix, butter, and egg until well combined and smooth. Press cake mixture evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
  • For top layer:
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon or lime gelatin on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over cake layer. Place foil pan in a second foil pan for stability and insulation. Place on hot grill away from heat. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Remove from grill and cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Indoor:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 9 by 13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare cake layers as directed above. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake barely start to pull away from sides. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES



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Get a sunny pop of color with our Creamy Lemon Squares recipe! This lemon squares recipe will help you get dessert squares bursting with intense flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Baking Ingredients

Time 3h23m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold margarine, cut up
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons, divided
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 8-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
  • Beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
  • Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle dessert with powdered sugar and remaining zest just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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This smooth square summertime dessert combines rich, lemony cheesecake and a sweet graham-cracker crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons zest and about 3 tablespoons juice)

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Crimp overhang under rim of pan.
  • In a food processor, blend graham crackers with sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until moistened.
  • Transfer crumb mixture to prepared pan, and pat in gently (wipe processor bowl clean, and reserve for making filling). Bake until beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. While crust is baking, make filling.
  • Make the filling: Place cream cheese in food processor; blend until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
  • Pour mixture onto hot crust in pan; smooth top. Return to oven, and bake until set (filling should jiggle only slightly when pan is gently shaken), 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan. Cover very loosely with plastic wrap; chill until firm, at least 2 hours (and up to 2 days). Use foil overhang to lift cheesecake out of pan. With metal spatula, lift cheesecake from foil; cut into 16 squares.

LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Whether I'm hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant cheesecake squares are always a hit. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over jam. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think you'll love the dreamy topping. -Michael Hunter, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon zest., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest. Frost top and cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES



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The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
4 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • Make crust: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined. Press dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan; prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over hot crust in pan; return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours or up to 3 days. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 4 g

LEMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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Portable cheesecake, rich and tart!Adapted from the All Butter Fresh Cream Sugar Packed No Holds Barred Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
1 egg white, for glazing
10 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sour cream, plus
1 tablespoon sour cream, room temperature
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F. Lightly grease an 8" square baking pan with butter.
  • For the base:.
  • Process the flour and confectoner's sugar in a food processor for several seconds. Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Pat the dough gently over the bottom of prepared pan and about 1" up the sides. Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so the white spreads over the surface. Pour off the excess.
  • Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 25 minutes. Place the base in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep on the oven.
  • Meanwhile prepare the topping:.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium high speed, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium bowl till light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the sour cream and lemon juice and beat the mixture on medium high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium high speed until smooth and creamy,about 10 seconds. Spread the topping evenly over the base.
  • Bake the bars on the center oven rack until the top is slightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 1 hour. If the topping bubbles up during baking, prick the bubbles with a toothpick or a thin knife.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely on a rack. Cut them with the point of a thin sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.

EASY CREAM CHEESE LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Easy Cream Cheese Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SLColman

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix with pudding
1 large egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 large egg (additional)

Steps:

  • Mix dry cake mix, 1 egg, and 1/3 cup oil till crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 cup for topping.
  • Lightly Pat remaining mix in greased 13 x 9 pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and 1 egg till smooth.
  • Spread over baked layer.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 15 minutes more.
  • Cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 277.7, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 18.9, Protein 3.2

BEST LEMON SQUARES



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I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.

Provided by beth

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
  • Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g

LEMON CHEESE SQUARES



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Provided by Blythe Boyd

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Pecan     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 18.5-ounce box golden cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups powdered sugar
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cake mix, 1 egg, butter and pecans in medium bowl and mix to blend. Press mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Beat sugar, cream cheese and sour cream in large bowl to blend. Mix in remaining 2 eggs, lemon peel and vanilla. Spread cheese evenly over crust.
  • Bake until cheese topping sets, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Refrigerate until very cold, at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Cut into squares and serve cold.

LEMON-CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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Enjoy Lemon-Cream Cheese Squares for dessert. These dessert bars feature shortbread topped with a lemony mixture of cream cheese and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping. Serve these Lemon-Cream Cheese Squares whenever, wherever!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

30 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
3/4 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1 cup ice cubes
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix cookie crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir until melted. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in gelatin. Whisk in 2 cups COOL WHIP; pour over crust.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with remaining COOL WHIP and berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5838 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. - If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest. - Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and creamy filling. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough. - Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. - Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These easy lemon squares with cream cheese are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a sweet and tangy dessert, give these lemon squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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