Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies
These Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies are a zesty twist on a classic dessert, combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright, refreshing flavor of lemon. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3–4 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice for icing
- Yellow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the sides with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the sugar and flour until well mixed.
- Add the softened butter and cream cheese to the bowl, mixing until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, lemon juice, and optional yellow food coloring. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
- While the brownies are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice if needed.
- Once the brownies are cool, spread the icing over the top. Garnish with yellow sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg