Best 7 Lemon Lust Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Lemon Lust Bars. These luscious bars are a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, velvety cheesecake, and a buttery crust that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. The tangy lemon filling, made with fresh lemon juice and zest, provides a burst of citrusy brightness, while the creamy cheesecake layer adds a luscious, velvety texture. Enrobed in a golden-brown crust made from a combination of graham cracker crumbs and butter, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, creamy and crunchy. This recipe also includes variations to satisfy every palate, from a decadent chocolate ganache topping to a refreshing raspberry swirl. Let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure with our Lemon Lust Bars, a delightful treat that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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It's tough to top a classic lemon bar, but we've done it! We kept the tender, buttery crust and bright filling of the original, and made a few improvements. For our luscious lemon layer, we employed a unique double-cooking method. Simmering first on the stovetop like lemon curd allows us to add butter, which balances the tart and sweet elements and adds a richer, smoother texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 8 lemons)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • For the crust: Add the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 10 times until combined. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse sand, about 30 times. (The dough will not come together in one mass.) Sprinkle the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and lightly pat it down. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the filling: Combine the eggs, yolks, sugar, flour, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Whisk continuously over medium heat, occasionally scraping down the sides and edges of the pan with a rubber spatula, until simmering and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon zest and butter until combined.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Pour the filling over the crust and bake until just set, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Use the foil overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Remove the foil and slice into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

LEMON LUST BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by JimMac

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 sticks softened butter or margarine
Blend and press evenly in 9x13 pan.. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Steps:

  • Second Layer: 8 oz. softened cream cheese 1 c. powdered sugar 8 oz. cool whip Mix the above and spread over cooled crust. Third Layer: 2 ( 3 oz) pkgs. of instant lemon pudding 3 c. COLD milk Mix and spread over last layer. Chill. Cover 3rd layer with Cool Whip...Chill and serve cold. Cut into bars.. Absolutely delicious!!!

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

LEMON LUSH



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We're suckers for sunny citrus treats in the summer, and this cool, creamy lemon lush surely fits the bill.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ lemon instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Set aside 6 cookies for garnish.
  • In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mix and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place 6 reserved cookies into quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; coarsely crush cookies with rolling pin. Sprinkle on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON LUSH



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A family friend shared this lemon and cream cheese dessert with me. It has been a hit with our family now for all our get-togethers.

Provided by MRS.KELLYZ

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour and butter using a pastry cutter until a ball forms. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and well blended. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 3 to 5 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set, then top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

LEMON BARS



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spring     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
hotshortbread base
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until combined well and stir in lemon juice and flour. Pour lemon mixture over hot shortbread. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. and bake confection in middle of oven until set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan and cut into 24 bars. Bar cookies keep, covered and chilled, 3 days. Sift confectioners' sugar over bars before serving.

LEMON LUST DESSERT



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When this is done right, it is unforgettable and highly desired by all who try it. If you don't get it quick, usually there isn't any left. This makes a 9x13 pan or you can 1/2 it, to fit an 8x8. this recipe is from a dearly departed friend of my family, Ellie.

Provided by Sherry B.

Categories     Tarts

Time 3h

Yield 12 portions, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup oleo, softened
2 cups flour
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces Cool Whip
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cut margarine into flour until it forms a crumbly dough.
  • Add the nuts.
  • Spread into a 9x13 ungreased pan, and cook at 350°F until lightly browned (20-25 minutes).
  • Cool Completely.
  • In a bowl: add together 8 oz. Cool Whip with confectioners sugar, lemon peel, and cream cheese. Blend.
  • Spread over cooled crust and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Mix pudding with the milk until smooth.
  • Spread over the refrigerated layer of cheese mix. Refrigerate for another hour.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip on dessert and garnish with chopped nuts.
  • Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 322.9, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.4, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the bars from spreading too much in the oven and will also result in a more tender crust.
  • Use high-quality lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give your bars the best flavor. If you are using bottled lemon juice, make sure that it is 100% lemon juice and not a lemon-flavored drink.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: The bars should be golden brown on the edges and just slightly firm in the center. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Lemon Lust Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are bursting with lemon flavor and have a creamy, tart filling. These bars are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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