Ingredients for Easy Cheesy Lemon Bars
- Lemon Cake Mix
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) cream cheese, softened
- Lemon Frosting
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
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How to Make Easy Cheesy Lemon Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- **Make the Crust:**
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg.
- Mix with a fork until just moistened.
- Set aside 1 cup of the mixture.
- Grease the bottom only of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- **Make the Lemon Filling:**
- In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup (6 oz) cream cheese, softened, the reserved 1 cup of cake mix, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter.
- Beat with an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Pour the lemon filling evenly over the crust.
- **Bake and Cool:**
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly browned.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost the top with your favorite lemon frosting (or simply use remaining frosting from your frosting container.)
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to set completely before cutting and serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
17g
Carbs
3g
