Ingredients
for the crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter – chilled and cut into small cubes
for the filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese – softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ¾ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 inch pan with foil or parchment with plenty of overhang around the edges to lift the bars out of the pan before cutting.
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Prepare the crust by combining flour, sugar, salt, and butter cubes in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until fine crumbs form. (You can also do this with a pastry cutter, fork, or with your fingers in a large bowl.)
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Press crust into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
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Prepare the filling by combining cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Cream together until smooth. Mix in lflour, emon juice, eggs, and vanilla until completely incorporated.
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Pour filling over crust and return to oven for 30 minutes.
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Allow to cool for about 20 minutes, then cover and transfer chill in the fridge 4 hours or overnight. Lift the foil edges to remove the bars from the pan, slice into squares, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
Flavor tip: add an extra 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest for even more lemon flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 316 kcal, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 62 mg, Sodium: 221 mg, Potassium: 63 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 32 g, Vitamin A: 630 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 26 mg, Iron: 1 mg
