LEMONY CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Anytime I can take a recipe that has been handed down two generations and lighten it up while keeping the delicious flavor memories intact, I'm a happy girl. -Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup egg substitute, divided
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/4 cup egg substitute and oil; mix until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 11-13 minutes or until edges are light brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add remaining egg substitute; beat on low speed just until blended. Spread over crust. Crumble reserved topping over filling., Bake 11-13 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rs nil Pakhi
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon desserts.


Mutaz Abotoq
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests.


Nishan Khanal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the bars always turn out perfectly.


Wayden Lefember
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more tart flavor.


Timothy Goss
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I decided to give these bars a try and I'm so glad I did! They were so good that I ate two of them in one sitting.


Bhagawati Neupane
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


Kassim Atama simagwe
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly! They were so delicious that I ate half of them in one sitting.


Adams Iliyasu
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These bars were a bit too dense for my liking. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy texture.


Hriday Biswas
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The lemon cream cheese bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Tony Perri
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can whip them up in no time and they're always a hit with my family.


Prince jhon Kabir
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These bars are absolutely divine! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cream cheese filling is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul Ghani
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Magdeline Majadibodu
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These lemon cream cheese bars were a hit at my recent dinner party! The combination of the tart lemon and the creamy cheesecake filling was perfect. The crust was also delicious and easy to make.