Easy Cheesecake Lemon Bars

ms_bold's Note:

Recipe was found on the side of a box of Pillsbury Moist Supreme Lemon Cake Mix. I debated about posting, as there are similar recipes already in the Zaar database that use powdered sugar instead of the canned frosting in the cheesecake layer. I prepared these as a quick, last minute offering for Hubby to take to a local function, and didn't get to taste myself. However, he told me that my pan was one of the first things empty on the dessert table. I hope that means they were good. :)

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 36

Base Layer

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pillsbury moist supreme lemon cake mix
• 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg

Topping Layer

• 1 (16 ounce) can pillsbury creamy supreme lemon frosting
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 9x13 pan.
2. In large bowl, combine cake mix, margarine and egg at low speed until crumbly.
3. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture; set aside.
4. Press remaining mixture in greased and floured pan.
5. In small bowl, combine frosting, cream cheese and egg at low speed until well blended; beat at high speed until smooth.
6. Spread over base.
7. Sprinkle reserved cake mixture over top.
8. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes until edges are light golden brown and center is firm to touch.
9. Cool completely.
10. Store in refrigerator.

Reviews

[CaramelPie]

Very good and easy. People who love lemon really go for this. I had some dehydrated lemon peel in my spice drawer, so I added some to the base layer. Yum!

[5hungrykids]

Not great, but not bad. I took to a pot-luck and only four pieces were eaten. Maybe it was because I made it in the wrong season. I decided to make this because I had all the ingredients and it was very easy.

[Sunshynetoo]

Easy to make and very tasty. I really enjoyed. Thanks for posting.