How to Make Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of creamy and tangy desserts, then you'll love these Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious lemon cheesecake filling, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're simple to make and perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to picnics to family gatherings.

One of the best things about these Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars is that they require minimal baking time, making them a great option for when you're short on time ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury®)
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ (21 ounce) can Lemon Pie Filling
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll both pieces of crescent dough. Lay one piece on the bottom of the prepared pan. Set second piece aside.
  • Combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup white sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in lemon pie filling, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract. Pour over crescent dough in the baking pan and cover with the second piece of dough. Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with remaining white sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack until completely cool, about 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into 24 bars.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 212mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 39mg