Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Michelle's Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Light, bright, and just the right amount of sweet, these lemon bars are perfect for spring gatherings, after-dinner dessert, or a weekend treat at home. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

• 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of 1 lemon

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 2 tbsp sugar (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

2. Layer the base:

   Roll out one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the dish, sealing the seams.

3. Make the filling:

   Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

4. Assemble:

   Spread filling over the dough, then top with the second can of crescent dough (pinch seams together).

5. Finish:

   Brush melted butter over the top and sprinkle with sugar.

6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.