Okay… these are actually unreal 🍋😮💨
I’ve been obsessed with lemon desserts lately, and these lemon cream cheese squares might just be my new favorite! ☀️🍋 they’re so soft, creamy, and perfectly tangy with the most buttery crust 🤌🏻
Honestly I was surprised by how easy they were to make… I brought them to a spring get-together and everyone was asking me for the recipe!
Here’s how to make them⬇️
🍋1 box lemon cake mix
🍋16 oz powdered sugar
🍋1/2 cup (1 stick) melted better
🍋8oz cream cheese (1 pack)
🍋2 eggs
🍋1/4 cup lemon juice (or freshly squeezed from lemons)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 pan. To make the crust - mix the cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until combined. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the pan.
To make the filling - beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add the other egg, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy.
Pour the lemon cream cheese filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is set but still slightly soft in the center.
Cool completely before cutting into squares (this part matters—they set as they cool)! I let mine sit on the counter at room temperature for about 45 minutes, then chilled in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours before slicing 😃
You guys these are SO dang good! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!
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If you're like me and love lemon-flavored desserts, these lemon cream cheese squares are a must-try! One thing I learned while making them is the importance of allowing the squares to cool properly before cutting. After baking, letting them rest at room temperature for about 45 minutes, followed by chilling in the fridge for 1-2 hours, helps the filling set perfectly and makes slicing much easier without crumbling. Using a lemon cake mix in the crust adds a delightful lemony hint that blends beautifully with the tangy cream cheese filling. For an extra burst of fresh citrus flavor, I like to use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled – it truly brightens the taste. Also, don’t skip the final step of topping the squares with a dusting of powdered sugar and some lemon zest, if you have it. It not only elevates the presentation but adds a subtle texture contrast and more lemon aroma. From my experience, these cream cheese squares are versatile too — you can experiment by adding a handful of blueberries or chopped pistachios on top before baking for a fun twist. Overall, this recipe is approachable even for beginner bakers and makes for an impressive dessert to share with friends and family. The combination of the moist buttery crust, creamy filling, and refreshing lemon flavor makes these squares a standout treat for any occasion.
Thank you. My husband loves lemon squares. He hasn’t been feeling well. So will be making these for him. Following you. Hope to be followed back.