Lemon Cheese Bars
- SERVES
- 24
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Do you know what sunshine tastes like? Take a bite out of one of these Lemon Cheese Bars and you'll see what we're talking about. These creamy lemon bars have all the lemony flavor you need!
What You'll Need
- 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg, and the oil; mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture.
- Lightly pat remaining mixture into an ungreased 9- x 13-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes; cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, beat together the remaining egg, the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice until light and smooth. Spread over cooled baked layer.
- Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and bake 15 more minutes, or until light golden. Cool then cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 24
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 153
- Calories from Fat 79
- Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
- Saturated Fat 2.7g 13 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 1.9g 4 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
- Sodium 154mg 6 %
- Total Carbohydrates 17g 6 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1 %
- Sugars 11g 0 %
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brnwig 2018749
Jun 04, 2016
I have been making these for years. Have also tried other flavors of cake mix like strawberry. Yummy! Always a hit at church.
Goodcookie
Mar 20, 2015
This sound delicious and scrumptious 3 Cant wait to make these this week ahead Thanks For Sharing This Recipe !!!
burdstreet
Jan 03, 2015
Just a little hint for bar cookies. I use a pizza cutter and get a much cleaner cut than using a knife.
nanaerm
Dec 04, 2014
For a more "lemony" flavor, try using a lemon cake mix instead of yellow.
Peacherino
Apr 05, 2014
This recipe is awesome! I have made it for Church Potluck, and it gets devoured right away! lol Just don't cook the first layer for more than 15 minutes---and don't "overdo" it on the amount of oil you use, or it won't be "crumbly". I find it easiest to cut into bars when it's been in Fridge for awhile---also it tastes best when it's served a bit cold. I love it---I'm making it again tonite for Church Potluck tomorrow---Try it. It's easy to make and delicious!
keysnhooves 992196 2
Mar 29, 2014
I thought they needed more lemon, but everyone else liked them the way they were. They taste better after they have cooled.
Peacherino
Apr 05, 2014
They aren't really "lemony"-tasting, but that's fine with me...and everyone else liked it, when I made it too! I totally agree that it tastes best when it's a little cold---and much easier to cut into bars when cold from Fridge.
nanaerm
Mar 14, 2014
The crust will have a better flavor if you use the same amount of melted butter in place of the vegetable oil.
jnharsanyi
Jul 20, 2013
Couldn't eat them. 30 minutes total cooking time on the bottom crust overcooked it.
Peacherino
Apr 05, 2014
Maybe your oven is too hot (temp setting is off?? If you cook it exactly 15 minutes---no more---and then make sure it's COMPLETELY cooled before putting it back in oven for last 15 minutes, you shouldn't have a problem. :)
clayimages 1231770
Apr 07, 2012
I used the juice of 2 lemons and 2 tsp. lemon zest to make them tangier. My whole family approved!
nrizzo 1109316
Mar 22, 2012
If the filling is too thick, add a few drops of water to thin out...also I added the a little zest from the lemon before juicing it...made the flavor much more exciting and tangy!
jaynejay 3720568
Nov 07, 2011
To: Mary Paris 8137582; "Betty Crocker" SUPER MOIST has pudding in the mix. In fact, ALL "Betty Crocker" mixes have pudding! **************************************************************************************************************** I'm writing concerning the "Lemon Cheese Bars". What do I add to the lemon juice mixture, if it's too thick to spread on the cooled baked layer? Maybe another drop of lemon juice?
madoline 1753067
Apr 11, 2012
Mine was really thick, too. I just clumped it on top, spread it around as best I could with my fingers and it worked out beautifully.
cdwbellfounte
Apr 14, 2012
I made sure that the cream cheese had set out and was really soft. Didn't have any trouble spreading it. I only used 2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Next time will use a little more.
Peacherino
Apr 05, 2014
My cream cheese layer was perfect---not too thick at all. ?? Very thin, actually, and I used only the one tsp. of lemon juice. Was your cream cheeses soft enough before beating?? Be sure it's REALLY soft before you beat it..... Maybe you didn't beat it long enough?? (You DID use an electric mixer, right??)
maryparis 8137582
Oct 31, 2011
Is there such a thing aqs yellow cake mix with pudding? thank you. mp.
madoline 1753067
Apr 11, 2012
I think all cake mixes today have pudding. If not, just dump a box in with the other ingredients ( I would use lemon if I had it). It is really hard to mess up a cake mix-take it from me-I'm old!
madoline 1753067
Apr 11, 2012
I think all cake mixes today have pudding. If not, just dump a box in with the other ingredients ( I would use lemon if I had it). It is really hard to mess up a cake mix-take it from me-I'm old!
cdwbellfounte
Apr 14, 2012
Pillsbury Moist Supreme. The writing is so small on the top front can't hardly see it, but it does say 1 cup of pudding in the mix.
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