Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

These Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are a breeze to make and utterly irresistible! They have a crescent roll bottom and top layers, sandwiching a zesty and refreshing lemon cream cheese filling. Topped with a buttery and crispy lemon sugar topping, they make for the perfect dessert, breakfast treat, or snack. Warning: These Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are so delicious that you’ll have a hard time stopping at just one!

These Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are super easy to make, even if you’re not a baking pro. Despite their simplicity, they taste absolutely divine. The recipe only requires 5 basic ingredients: refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, sugar, lemon, and butter.

When it’s hot outside, spending too much time in the kitchen isn’t ideal. But you can still indulge in delicious baked treats by taking some shortcuts, like using store-bought dough. With just 5 simple ingredients and a mere 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these incredible lemon bars with a delightful cheesecake filling.

Why You Will Love Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

• Bright and Refreshing Flavor: The tangy lemon combined with the creamy texture of the cream cheese creates a refreshing burst of flavor that’s perfect for satisfying cravings for something zesty and sweet.
• Versatile Dessert: These bars are versatile and can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack. They’re great for serving at parties, picnics, or as a delightful treat with afternoon tea.
• Simple to Make: With just a few basic ingredients, Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are easy to whip up, making them a convenient option for when you want to make something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

To enhance the flavors of your Lemon Cream Cheese Bars, consider these accompaniments:

• Fresh Berries: Serve the bars with a side of fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries to add a burst of freshness and color that complements the lemon flavor.
• Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of freshly whipped cream on each bar for extra creaminess and texture.
• Lemon Zest Garnish: Grate some lemon zest over the bars for a colorful garnish and an extra pop of lemon flavor.
• Vanilla Ice Cream: Enjoy the bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a creamy and indulgent treat.
• Mint Leaves: Garnish the bars with fresh mint leaves to add a refreshing touch and enhance their presentation.
• Hot or Iced Tea: Pair the Lemon Cream Cheese Bars with a hot cup of tea or a refreshing glass of iced tea for a delightful afternoon indulgence.

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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

These Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are a breeze to make and utterly irresistible! They have a crescent roll bottom and top layers, sandwiching a zesty and refreshing lemon cream cheese filling. Topped with a buttery and crispy lemon sugar topping, they make for the perfect dessert, breakfast treat, or snack. Warning: These Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are so delicious that you’ll have a hard time stopping at just one!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz.) packages of refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese softened
• ½ cup sugar
• Juice and zest from two lemons
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter-melted, slightly cooled
• ¼ cup sugar (for topping)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
• Spread out one tube of crescent roll dough in the prepared baking dish, stretching it to cover the bottom.
• In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with ½ cup of sugar, juice from 2 lemons, and most of the lemon zest until smooth. Spread this mixture over the crescent roll dough.
• Lay out the second tube of crescent roll dough over the cream cheese mixture, gently stretching it to cover.
• Brush melted butter evenly over the top layer of the crescent roll dough. Mix the remaining lemon zest with ¼ cup of sugar and sprinkle it over the butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Let the dessert cool for about 20 minutes, then use the foil to lift it from the baking dish onto a cutting board. Cut it into squares while still on the foil, then return it to the baking dish and refrigerate until chilled for at least 1 hour.