LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

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Homemade lemon bars from a mix? Incredibly good!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon or yellow cake mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, butter and 1 of the eggs with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup; refrigerate. Beat remaining 2 eggs into remaining cream cheese mixture on medium speed until blended. Spread over cake mixture.
  • Bake bars 23 to 28 minutes or until set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Spread with reserved cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tyrone Small
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Overall, these bars are a good recipe. With a few tweaks, they could be even better.


Jayson Billings
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The filling on these bars is a bit too soft. I would let it chill for longer next time before cutting it into bars.


Juan Moran
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The crust on these bars is a bit too crumbly for my taste. I would add a little more butter next time.


Unique Aaaa
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


Cameron Collins
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I'm not a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars are an exception. The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Bettiane Louis
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. My kids especially loved the lemon glaze.


Ngobie Haivan
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. The flavor is incredible.


Min Khan
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I'm not a baker, but these bars are so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


mst lija akther
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover lemons. I always have a few lemons on hand and these bars are a great way to use them up.


Deci Monty
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I love the way these bars look. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Abdul Rehman Kamboh
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're light and refreshing, yet still rich and decadent.


Mahalya Walters
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always perfect. I love the way the lemon glaze soaks into the crust.


Power Net
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the sweet and tart flavors.


Brian Hyde
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but these bars are an exception. The lemon flavor is really refreshing and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend them!


Vickey gaming9911
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Carson Jones
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These lemon cheesecake bars are a keeper! The crust is crumbly and buttery, the filling is creamy and tart, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


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