Here’s a bright, sweet, and creamy recipe for Lemon Cream Cheese Brownie Bars — a soft lemon brownie base with a rich cream cheese swirl on top. They’re easy, tangy, and perfect for spring or anytime you want something fresh and sweet! 🍋✨
🍋 Lemon Cream Cheese Brownie Bars
Ingredients
Lemon Brownie Layer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2. Make the Lemon Brownie Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Add flour and salt; mix until just combined (do NOT overmix).
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest; beat until creamy.
- Spoon dollops of cream cheese mixture over lemon batter.
- Use a knife to gently swirl layers together (don’t over-swirl).
4. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Bars should be soft but not jiggly.
5. Cool & Slice
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or room temperature.
⭐ Tips
- Extra lemony: Add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Glaze option: Drizzle a simple lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) on top after cooling.
- Storing: Keep in the refrigerator 4–5 days; they also freeze well.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍋 Lemon Cream Cheese Gooey Bars
🍰 Lemon Cheesecake Blondies
🍓 Lemon Berry Cream Cheese Bars
Just tell me!
