Best 3 Chocolate Lemon Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Chocolate Lemon Bars! These luscious treats are a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and zesty lemon, creating a delectable experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a velvety smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats. From the classic Chocolate Lemon Bars to the decadent Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake Bars and the refreshing Lemon Bars, we have a recipe to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE CHOCOLATE LEMON BARS



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Delicious.

Provided by ljmitchell

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup white sugar, divided
⅓ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white chocolate chips
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl. Mash butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs; press into bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crusty and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust.
  • Beat eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest together until the eggs are beaten. Stir remaining 1/4 cup flour and 3/4 cup sugar into the egg mixture; pour over the chocolate chips and crust.
  • Bake until set in the middle, about 15 minutes more. Cool slightly in baking dish set on a wire cooling rack. Sift confectioners' sugar over the bars and cool completely before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 45.2 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

CHOCOLATE LEMON CREAM BARS



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A jazzed-up chocolate cake mix forms the layers that sandwich is a lemony cream cheese center in these bars shared by Renee Schwebach. "I took these treats to the office, and they were a big hit with my co-workers," she writes from Dumont, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg on low speed until combined. Stir in walnuts. Set aside 1 cup for topping. press the remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg, lemon juice and zest until blended. Pour over the crust. Crumble reserved cake mixture over the top. , Bake for 18-22 minutes or until set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE LEMON BARS



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This is a new recipe from the newspaper (Tribune News Service).

Provided by Kathy Klein

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c crushed chocolate cookies
8 Tbsp (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1/4 c cream cheese, softened
3 egg yolks
1 can(s) 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c lemon juice
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
1/4 c powered sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lay two sheets of parchment paper in an 8 x 8 inch baking dish; set aside.
  • 2. Prepare chocolate crust. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press crust mixture into the bottom of a prepared pan. Bake for about 15 minutes.
  • 3. Make filling by whisking together cream cheese, egg yolks, condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest. Let mixture rest for a few minutes to allow some of the air bubbles rise to the surface.
  • 4. Pour filling into warm crust. Place pan back into oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling has set. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them cream together smoothly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice can have a bitter taste.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking can make them dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Chocolate lemon bars are a delicious and refreshing treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. With their creamy chocolate filling and tangy lemon glaze, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate lemon bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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