Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang; coat with cooking spray.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Unroll 1 crescent roll dough; press into bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching to edges.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine lemon juice and ¾ lemon zest in a bowl. Beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar into juice-zest mixture with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; spread over crescent roll dough in the baking dish.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Unroll remaining 1 crescent roll dough; place over cream cheese mixture, stretching to edges. Brush dough with melted butter. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and remaining ¼ lemon zest in a small bowl; sprinkle over top.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool for about 20 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Lift dessert from baking dish using foil overhang; transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares, leaving foil in place. Return bars to the baking dish; refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)

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