Lemon Cream Cheese Dessert Bars

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lemon Cream Cheese Dessert Bars.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).

2. Step 2

   To make cleanup a breeze, line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and give it a light coat of cooking spray.

3. Step 3

   Now, let’s get rolling—literally! Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and gently press it into the bottom of your prepared baking dish, making sure to stretch it a bit to cover the edges.

4. Step 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh lemon juice with three-quarters of the lemon zest for that zesty kick.

5. Step 5

   Add in softened cream cheese and half a cup of sugar, then grab your electric mixer and beat everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.

6. Step 6

   Spread this luscious mixture evenly over the crescent roll base in your baking dish.

7. Step 7

   Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cream cheese layer, stretching it to cover the edges just like before.

8. Step 8

   To add a touch of richness, brush the top with melted butter.

9. Step 9

   In a small bowl, mix together three tablespoons of sugar with the remaining lemon zest, then sprinkle this delightful mixture over the melted butter on top of the dough.

10. Step 10

    Now it’s time to bake! Pop your creation into the preheated oven and let it bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top turns a beautiful golden brown.

11. Step 11

    Once it’s done, allow the bars to cool for about 20 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Using the foil, carefully lift the dessert out of the baking dish and transfer it to a cutting board.

13. Step 13

    Cut it into squares while it’s still on the foil, then return the squares to the baking dish.

14. Step 14

    For the final touch, refrigerate your delicious lemon cream cheese bars until they’re chilled, which should take at least an hour.

15. Step 15

    Enjoy the refreshing burst of lemony goodness in every bite!.