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Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 -14
Author: CakesCottage

Ingredients

  • 2 8oz. packs of refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 8oz. packs of cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup of lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoons of lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Press a can of the crescent rolls to the bottom of the dish, making sure to reach edges and keep together.
  • * bake the first layer of crescent roll dough till just done maybe 5-8 minutes. (Optional, that way I make sure it is done. I don't like raw dough)
  • Beat the cream cheese just a bit and add 1/2 cup of sugar.
  • Blend in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Spread the lemon and cream cheese mixture on the crescent rolls.
  • Roll the remaining crescent roll over the top and stretch to the edges and seal.
  • Brush across the entire top of the crescent roll with the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle the top with 3 Tablespoons of sugar.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.Allow to cool.
  • Refrigerate for about an hour.
  • Slice into bars and serve.