Lemon Cheese Bars are slightly tart and sweet, this easy dessert is going to be a hit! Save time by using a box of cake mix topped with a lemony cheesecake topping.
Lemon Cheese Bars
I don’t know about you, but I love anything lemon! Give me lemon desserts over other fruit desserts any day.
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These Lemon Cheese Bars are divine. Don’t worry, the lemon flavor is not overpowering. It’s just a perfect hint of sweet lemon with a bit of tang. So yummy!
And don’t they just scream spring? I think so….
The bottom layer is combination of boxed cake mix, an egg and oil. I used yellow cake mix here, but if you can’t find it you could substitute another cake mix flavor. White cake mix, lemon cake mix or French vanilla cake mix would also be good.
The top layer is my fave – it’s a lemony cheesecake topping. OMG. It’s rich and creamy and will practically melt in your mouth.
My fiancé, Matty, enjoyed the last batch I made and gave them an enthusiastic thumbs up. That guy is brutally honest and will tell me when something doesn’t taste good.
Lemon Cheese Bars Ingredients
To make this easy dessert, you’ll need to round up a few ingredients.
- Yellow cake mix
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Vegetable oil
- Egg
You only use the actual cake mix from the box. You don’t need to bake the cake or anything like that.
How to Make Lemon Cheese Bars
Begin by preheating the oven to 350F.
Add the cake mix, egg and oil to a bowl and mix together until it reaches a crumbly consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture for later. Pat the remaining mixture into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and then remove from the oven.
While the first layer is in the oven, start preparing the second layer. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, sugar and egg until smooth. Spread in pan over baked layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares.
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Lemon Desserts
Love lemon? I’ve got lots of lemon desserts to try.
You’ll also love these French Vanilla Cream Bars and Cool Whip Cookies.
How to Store Lemon Cheese Bars
Keep the Lemon Cheese Bars in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you want to freeze them, store them in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Do you like saving time and using cake mix in your recipes?
Lemon Cheese Bars
Slightly tart and sweet, this easy dessert is going to be a hit! Save time by using a box of cake mix topped with a lemony cheesecake topping.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 250g package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Add cake mix, 1 egg and oil to a bowl and mix together until its a crumbly consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture. Pat remaining mixture into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, sugar and 1 egg until smooth. Spread in pan over baked layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
If you can't find yellow cake mix, you could substitute white cake mix in its place.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
Kaitlyn says
I love anything lemon flavored! We will definitely be giving these a try.
Kaitlyn @ Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
June Francis says
Not sure I understand the recipe. Do eggs go into the cake mix or into the cream cheese mixture? Or both. The ingredients aren’t in any particular order in this recipe.
Stacie says
I updated the recipe card so hopefully it’s more clear now! Sorry for the confusion.
Karen Yeomans says
I’m interested in making this for an upcoming potluck. Have you ever doubled everything and done the recipe in a 9 x 13 pan? Have the results been pretty much the same if you have? Thanks for any help you can give.
Stacie says
I haven’t, but it should work. You might have to add to the baking time though.
Joanie says
How many ounces of cream cheese?
Stacie says
An 8oz package will work.
Pauline says
I think this is a great recipe to try with your kids to introduce them into making desserts as it’s a quick and easy way to make something super delicious!
Plus I love lemon desserts, so any excuse is good for me.
Cindy says
These were so good! I added lemon zest to the cream cheese to give it more lemon kick. Love these bars!
Renee says
Could you use a lemon cake mix? For more lemon flavor.
Stacie Vaughan says
Yes, definitely!