Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cream Cheese Bars. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a velvety lemon cream cheese filling, and a vibrant strawberry topping. Each bite offers a burst of sweetness and tanginess, perfectly balanced by the creamy richness of the filling. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible bars. Along with the main recipe, we've also included variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. From a gluten-free crust option to a no-bake version, there's a recipe here for everyone to enjoy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure!
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STRAWBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories dessert
Time 4h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing for a 2-inch overhang on the sides.
- Place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the cookies into fine crumbs. Pour into a bowl and add the granulated sugar, lemon zest and salt. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the baking dish in an even layer. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.
- For the filling: Beat the heavy cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese, vanilla and lemon zest and juice in a bowl until fluffy and light, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and sour cream. Beat until just combined, making sure there are no lumps. Fold in the whipped cream. Remove the crust from the freezer. Pour the mixture over the crust and spread in an even layer. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the baking dish. When ready to serve, arrange the strawberries on top and sprinkle some lemon zest over the top. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
CREAMY STRAWBERRY CREPES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water and butter. In another bowl, mix flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Fill a 1/4-cup measure halfway with batter; pour into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe over and cook until bottom is cooed, 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. When cool, stack crepes between pieces of waxed paper or paper towels. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 2 cups berries and the whipped cream. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling down the center of each crepe; roll up. Garnish with remaining berries and, if desired, additional confectioner's sugar. Cover and refrigerate or freeze remaining crepes in an airtight container, unfilled, for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
STRAWBERRY-CREAM CHEESE BARS
I was looking for something to do with a strawberry cake mix that I had hanging around. I found these in a cookbook, Quick Fixes with Cake Mixes. As the into says "if you like cheescake or pastries with cheese filling, you'll really like these..."
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with vegetable spray or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and 1 egg; mix well.
- Press the mixture into bottom prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining eggs and sugar until mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Pour the mixture over cake mix batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until light brown on top.
- Cool, cut into bars and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 94, Sodium 128.1, Carbohydrate 20.5, Sugar 19.7, Protein 3.1
STRAWBERRY-FILLED LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS
Make and share this Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cream Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350*F. Grease 13X9-inch pan.
- Place cake mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until crumbly. Add almonds; mix well. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan. Stir preserves until smooth; carefully spread over base.
- In same bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt and egg; beat until well blended. Add margarita mix; beat at low speed until blended. Carefully pour filling over base. Sprinkle with reserved base mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 104.7, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1.9
LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS
Nothing brings a recipe to life like fresh lemons! For a change of pace from the standard Southern-style lemon bars, you need to look no further! This recipe is easy and the taste is divine. I have also made this with Splenda® and low-fat cream cheese and they were just as wonderful.
Provided by Pamela Souza LeBlanc
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Press 1 can crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching to the edges.
- Mix the zest of 1 1/2 lemons and juice from 2 lemons together in a bowl. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar into lemon zest mixture using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; spread over crescent roll dough layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and layer over cream cheese mixture, gently stretching dough to the edges. Brush melted butter over crescent roll dough layer. Mix remaining lemon zest and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes. Lift dessert from baking dish using foil; transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares, leaving on foil. Return dessert to the baking dish and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
STRAWBERRY-FILLED LEMON CREAM CHEESE BARS
These bars are like biting into a little bit of heaven on earth.
Provided by Jamallah Bergman
Categories Cookies
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease 13x9 inch pan. Place cake mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until crumbly. Add almonds;mix well. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan. Stir preserves until smooth; carefully spread over base.
- 2. In same bowl, combine cream cheese,sugar,flour,salt and egg; beat until well blended. Add margarita mix; beat at low speed until blended. Carefully pour filling over base. Sprinkle reserved base mixture over filling.
- 3. Bake at 350 for 35 to 45 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Tips:
- To make sure the lemon curd is thick enough, cook it until it reaches a temperature of 160°F (71°C) or until it coats the back of a spoon.
- If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the lemons.
- Be sure to use cold butter when making the crust. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming greasy.
- When baking the bars, keep an eye on them so that they don't overcook. The bars are done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent the filling from becoming runny.
Conclusion:
These strawberry-filled lemon cream cheese bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy lemon curd, and creamy cheese filling is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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