Pioneer Woman Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
If you love tangy treats, you will adore this Pioneer Woman Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe. These bars are creamy and sweet.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 rolls refrigerated crescent dough.
- 16 oz softened cream cheese.
- 1 cup granulated sugar.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- 1 lemon juiced and zested.
- 1/4 cup melted butter.
- 2 tbsp sugar for topping.
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Line your pan with parchment paper.
- Unroll one can of dough. Press it into the pan bottom. Seal any holes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until very smooth.
- Pour the mix over the dough. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Unroll the second dough roll. Place it on top of the cream.
- Brush melted butter on top. Sprinkle with extra sugar. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Let the bars cool completely. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richness.
- Make sure the cream cheese is soft.
- Chill them well before slicing.
- Use fresh lemons for the best zest.
- Cut them into small squares.