Easy Cheesecake Lemon Bars
"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. :)"
photo by DeliciousAsItLooks
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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36
ingredients
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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
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Topping Layer
- 1 (16 ounce) can pillsbury creamy supreme lemon frosting
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
directions
- Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 9x13 pan.
- In large bowl, combine cake mix, margarine and egg at low speed until crumbly.
- Reserve 3/4 cup mixture; set aside.
- Press remaining mixture in greased and floured pan.
- In small bowl, combine frosting, cream cheese and egg at low speed until well blended; beat at high speed until smooth.
- Spread over base.
- Sprinkle reserved cake mixture over top.
- Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes until edges are light golden brown and center is firm to touch.
- Cool completely.
- Store in refrigerator.
Questions & Replies
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Hi Ms. B, I want to make this lemon cheesecake bar recipe but I can’t find any lemon frosting in any stores here. How much powdered sugar is in the original recipe? I will use that instead. Thank you! Nikita R.
Reviews
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These are OK. They taste a lot like lemon cake, just in a different form. I didn't get much of the cheesecake flavor. Very easy to make though, and a nice presentation. -
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! -
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. -
Easy to make and very tasty. I really enjoyed. Thanks for posting. -
I made a pan of these to bring to a pot-luck dinner and they were a huge hit. I loved the lemon flavor in the base & in the topping. I have made the version that calls for powdered sugar instead of icing, but I think I prefer these as they don't seem to be quite as sweet as the powdered sugar version. Very simple to throw together and no one knows it starts from a cake mix - they all thought it was a "scratch" recipe. Thanks for posting this recipe, Ms Bold!
Tweaks
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Hi. I love making this recipe! I have been making this for over 10 years. The challenging part is Pillsbury stopped making their famous Lemon icing which I love. Also, the original recipe uses pecans. This has been my family's favorite for years as well as party functions.
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I make these but add just another layer of lemon pudding or glaze and it’s thicker and oh so yummy for lemon lovers -
I made a pan of these to bring to a pot-luck dinner and they were a huge hit. I loved the lemon flavor in the base & in the topping. I have made the version that calls for powdered sugar instead of icing, but I think I prefer these as they don't seem to be quite as sweet as the powdered sugar version. Very simple to throw together and no one knows it starts from a cake mix - they all thought it was a "scratch" recipe. Thanks for posting this recipe, Ms Bold!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Ms B.
United States
