Best 7 Lemon Lust Bars Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the heavenly realm of lemon lust bars, a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds and leaves you craving more. With their perfect balance of sweetness and tang, these delightful bars burst with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemons, creating an explosion of citrusy goodness in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, this article will guide you through the process of crafting these delectable bars, ensuring a perfect outcome that will impress even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON LUSH



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A family friend shared this lemon and cream cheese dessert with me. It has been a hit with our family now for all our get-togethers.

Provided by MRS.KELLYZ

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour and butter using a pastry cutter until a ball forms. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and well blended. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 3 to 5 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set, then top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

LEMON LUST BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Lemon Lust Bars Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by JimMac

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 sticks softened butter or margarine
Blend and press evenly in 9x13 pan.. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Steps:

  • Second Layer: 8 oz. softened cream cheese 1 c. powdered sugar 8 oz. cool whip Mix the above and spread over cooled crust. Third Layer: 2 ( 3 oz) pkgs. of instant lemon pudding 3 c. COLD milk Mix and spread over last layer. Chill. Cover 3rd layer with Cool Whip...Chill and serve cold. Cut into bars.. Absolutely delicious!!!

LEMON LUSH



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We're suckers for sunny citrus treats in the summer, and this cool, creamy lemon lush surely fits the bill.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ lemon instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Set aside 6 cookies for garnish.
  • In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mix and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place 6 reserved cookies into quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; coarsely crush cookies with rolling pin. Sprinkle on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

LEMON BARS



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Ina Garten's Lemon Bars are easy to bake and make for the perfect picnic dessert, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 squares or 40 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.
  • Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
  • For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON BARS



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These easy lemon bars are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This easy lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. -Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON LUST DESSERT



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When this is done right, it is unforgettable and highly desired by all who try it. If you don't get it quick, usually there isn't any left. This makes a 9x13 pan or you can 1/2 it, to fit an 8x8. this recipe is from a dearly departed friend of my family, Ellie.

Provided by Sherry B.

Categories     Tarts

Time 3h

Yield 12 portions, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup oleo, softened
2 cups flour
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces Cool Whip
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cut margarine into flour until it forms a crumbly dough.
  • Add the nuts.
  • Spread into a 9x13 ungreased pan, and cook at 350°F until lightly browned (20-25 minutes).
  • Cool Completely.
  • In a bowl: add together 8 oz. Cool Whip with confectioners sugar, lemon peel, and cream cheese. Blend.
  • Spread over cooled crust and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Mix pudding with the milk until smooth.
  • Spread over the refrigerated layer of cheese mix. Refrigerate for another hour.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip on dessert and garnish with chopped nuts.
  • Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 322.9, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.4, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • For a gooey filling, use 1/2 cup (1 stick) of melted butter in the filling instead of 1/4 cup (1/2 stick).
  • To make the crust extra crispy, bake it for a few minutes longer, or until it is golden brown.
  • If you want a more intense lemon flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice in the filling instead of bottled lemon juice.
  • For a sweeter bar, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the filling.
  • You can also add other flavors to the filling, such as berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

The recipes provided in the article offer delicious variations of lemon lust bars, each with its unique twist. The classic recipe yields a delightful balance of tangy lemon filling and buttery shortbread crust, while the sour cream version adds a luscious creaminess to the filling. The gluten-free recipe caters to those with dietary restrictions, delivering a flavorful treat without compromising taste. The tropical lemon lust bars introduce a refreshing burst of pineapple and coconut flavors, making them perfect for summer gatherings. Overall, these recipes offer a delightful range of options for creating irresistible lemon lust bars that cater to various tastes and occasions. Experiment with different variations to discover your favorite combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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