Lemony Cream Cheese Dessert Bars
Savor the appeal of our Lemony Cream Cheese Dessert Bars—a culinary masterpiece that skillfully combines the invigorating tang of fresh lemons with the luxuriousness of cream cheese. Nestled gently between layers of golden crescent roll dough every bite reveals a harmony of flavors, from the brightness of citrus, to the velvety indulgence of creamy texture. The captivating aroma and interplay of textures make this dessert experience both sophisticated and comforting ensuring that these bars will steal the show at any gathering.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese full fat and softened
- 1 tube of crescent roll dough
- 2 lemons juiced and zested
- ½ c. + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted and melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking pan using a nonstick spray.
- Take the crescent roll dough. Divide it in half. Put one-half into the pan. Press the seams together.
- In a bowl combine softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, ½ cup sugar and vanilla extract. Mix everything until it becomes smooth.
- Spread the mixture of cream cheese over the dough, in the pan.
- Take the half of the dough. Place it on top. Press the seams together. Stretch if necessary.
- Bake, for 25 to 30 minutes. Until it turns golden brown.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top, brush it to cover and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
- Allow it to cool down then refrigerate for 6 hours.
- Slice them up. Savor these Lemony Cream Cheese Dessert Bars!
Notes
To add a gluten-free twist, to these Lemony Cream Cheese Dessert Bars you have the option to easily substitute the crescent roll dough. You can find gluten free puff pastry or crescent roll dough at your specialty grocery store. Just make sure it's labeled as gluten free to accommodate dietary restrictions. Simply follow the recipe instructions as usual. Use the gluten-free dough instead of regular crescent roll dough. This way you can enjoy the creamy flavors while catering to those who are sensitive to gluten. So go ahead. Relish every bite of this gluten-free treat!