LEMONY CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Anytime I can take a recipe that has been handed down two generations and lighten it up while keeping the delicious flavor memories intact, I'm a happy girl. -Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup egg substitute, divided
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/4 cup egg substitute and oil; mix until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 11-13 minutes or until edges are light brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add remaining egg substitute; beat on low speed just until blended. Spread over crust. Crumble reserved topping over filling., Bake 11-13 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rosemary Pollard
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Just In
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I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand to make these bars.


JKHO MANAGEMENT
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Amos Kasaja
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were amazing! The lemon flavor was subtle and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy.


Imad Khab
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These are the best lemon cream cheese bars I've ever had. The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is creamy and tangy.


X_ANTHONY_X
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. I love the tangy lemon flavor and the creamy cheese filling.


Nosie Nyanda
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Saveen Maduranga
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my potluck.


I AM CC
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is creamy and tangy.


Raj Salmani
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were amazing! The lemon flavor was subtle and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy.


Md Robi Islam
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These bars are so delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cream cheese.


John Tingen
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Dlamini Blessing
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These are the best lemon cream cheese bars I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is creamy and tangy.


Ojit 1122
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon and cream cheese filling is perfectly balanced and the crust is buttery and flaky.


Alexandra
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These lemon cream cheese bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and always disappear quickly.