Best 7 Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies. These delectable treats combine the tangy brightness of lemon with the rich, velvety texture of cream cheese, all nestled within a fudgy brownie base. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a burst of citrus that complements the decadent chocolate.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with two irresistible recipes for Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies. The first recipe yields classic square brownies, while the second offers a delightful twist with swirled cream cheese and a crunchy lemon glaze.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists ensure that you'll create perfect Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LEMON CHEESECAKE BROWNIES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
One 18.2-ounce box brownie mix, such as Duncan Hines
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and line with a strip of parchment paper.
  • Using a rubber spatula, mix together the brownie mix, vegetable oil, egg and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl until just combined. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, sugar and lemon zest. Pour half the brownie batter in the bottom of the prepared dish and spread evenly. Dollop half of the cheesecake mixture on top and swirl in. Continue with the remaining brownie batter and cheesecake mix.
  • Bake until the brownie just barely jiggles and only a few crumbs come out on a toothpick inserted in the center, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Cool completely before refrigerating. Serve chilled.

LEMON BROWNIES



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I have never been a huge fan of lemon....until now. These are always a favorite at the never ending potluck going on in the emergency room I work in. I have been wanting to post these for the last year. I hope you enjoy them too.

Provided by BronsonsMom

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon sea salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus more for icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Beat flour, white sugar, butter, and sea salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well mixed. Whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest together in a separate bowl; mix into flour mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Cool until bottom of dish is warm to the touch.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (to taste) together in a bowl until smooth; spread over brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

LEMON CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Make and share this Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 Brownies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box of duncan hines moist deluxe lemon supreme cake mix
1 cup chunky applesauce (I use Mott's)
1 extra large egg
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 (16 ounce) boxes of softened cream cheese
2 extra large eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix 1st layer ingredients and pour into a greased or sprayed 9x13 cake pan and set aside.
  • Next, mix 2nd layer ingredients and spoon gently over the 1st layer until its covered (this layer can be piped on using a icing bag, I find its easier than spreading).
  • Last, using a butter knife, cut into the layers as if you were swirling it to mix it, so that some of the 2nd layer goes close to the bottom of the pan. (I make several "S" shaped strokes).
  • Bake Brownies for 35 minutes and turn off the oven, but leave Brownies in the oven for 10 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and let Brownies cool completely!
  • Slice and enjoy.
  • These Brownies can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • They are delicious cold and taste like Lemon Cheesecake!

LEMONY LEMON BROWNIES



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Taken from here https://www.facebook.com/BreannaDoylePamperedChefExecutiveDirector definately worth a look, there is some amazing stuff on their page.

Provided by Satyne

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup flour
2 eggs, large
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons lemon juice
8 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Zest and juice two lemons and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Pour it into the flour mixture and beat for 2 mins at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into baking dish and bake for 23-25 mins, should turn golden around the edges.
  • Allow to cool completely before glazing. Do not overbake, or the bars will dry.
  • Filter the powdered sugar and whisk with lemon zest and juice.
  • Spread the glaze over the brownies with a rubber spatula and let glaze set.
  • Cut into bars and serve.

EASY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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This makes a big 13x9 pan of brownies, using a brownie box mix. Super easy and looks gormet when you are done! (Be sure to buy the box mix that says that it makes a 13x9 recipe or you'll have problems.) The mix I use is by Betty Crocker.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) package fudge brownie mix (13x9 size)
1/4 cup water (or what mix calls for)
1/3 cup oil (or what your mix calls for)
2 eggs (or what your mix calls for)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions (water, oil, eggs).
  • Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add sugar and mix. Add vanilla and egg; mix until well-blended.
  • Place cheese mixture in dolups over the whole pan, leaving some brownie showing inbetween.
  • Cut or swirl through batter several times with a knife or fork for a marbled effect. It can be tricky to get a good marble effect so be careful not to over work it.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. (These will also freeze well).

LEMON BROWNIES WITH GLAZE



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Spring is here and nothing says Spring in my book like lemons. So when I saw this on FB from a site called "Kitchen Fun with my three sons" had to save it. Serving size is a guess at is depends on how big you cut the slices

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 9X13 Pan, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Brownies:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  • Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time until combined.
  • Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined.
  • Pour batter into the baking pan and bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Make sure to not over bake.
  • Allow to completely cool on the counter.
  • Glaze:.
  • Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until combined.
  • Pour the glaze over the lemon bars and spread evenly.
  • Allow to harden overnight before enjoying!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 68.5, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 48, Protein 4.7

LEMON BROWNIES



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This is incredibly moist. Sweet and tart. Very lemony. This can be sprinkled with additional icing sugar when cool, if desired.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 30-36 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) box lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1/2 cup cooking oil
3 eggs
1 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 13" X 9" pan.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F Beat together the dry cake mix, dry Jello powder, oil, and eggs.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 325F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Immediately punch lots of holes all over the cake with a toothpick.
  • Combine icing sugar and lemon juice with a wire whisk until smooth.
  • Spoon all over the cake.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 132.4, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.8, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • To make the brownies extra fudgy, add an extra 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 8x8 inch pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Be sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them set properly.
  • For a more professional look, dust the brownies with powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

These lemon cream cheese brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their fudgy texture, tangy lemon flavor, and creamy cheesecake filling, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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