Description
A delicious and tangy dessert featuring a creamy lemon filling on a buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar.
- Add softened butter and blend until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Chill the bars in the fridge for a firmer texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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