Don’t you just love lemon dessert recipes in the warm weather months? I know I do, so these lemon cream bars are a summer favorite at my house, and they could very well become a favorite at your house too!
Lemon Cream Bars
Start by baking the crust, and while it’s baking, you’ll prepare the lemon pudding and get that in the fridge. Once the crust is baked and cooled, mix together the cream cheese filling ingredients, and then gently spread that on top of the crust. It’s thick, so you need to go easy.
Next you’ll pour on that deliciously tangy lemon pudding. Oooo, this is such a yummy lemon dessert recipe. I can hardly wait!
And finally you’ll swoosh a layer of Cool Whip on top. Store in refrigerator, and before serving, cut into pieces.
- 1½ cups flour
- 1½ sticks butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 3.4-ounce boxes lemon instant pudding
- 4 cups milk
- 8oz container Cool Whip, divided
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour and butter together. Press into bottom of 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare pudding; refrigerate to cool.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and ½ container of Cool Whip. Spread on cooled crust. Spread pudding over the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Store in refrigerator.
Enjoy! The lemon cream bars are delectable.
Oh wow they look so good!
I would love to make these bars. They totally look so stinkin yummy!
I love lemony flavors. Sounds super yummy!
I love lemony flavours. Sounds super yummy!
These lemon cream bars look so delicious. I’ve always been a big fan of lemon flavored desserts since I was a little girl.
Lemon bars are delightful and I enjoy them most during the summer, not sure why! I just like citrus more during this season. I’d love to keep the recipe!
This looks delicious! I am so making this for summer!
Liz, is there still time for you to send these to me for my birthday? It should mail well by just sending it to Atlanta. Right? OMGoodness.
You always make the most delicious looking desserts. These lemon bars are to die for!
Anything lemon is good, but especially true this time of year. I don’t know why but summer and lemon definitely go hand-in-hand. My daughter is having a friend over this weekend. We’ll make these then, just because. 🙂
Ooh, these look absolutely delicious! And I love your plates too! They’re so cute 🙂
Louise x
I remember eating these in the past, although, I never attempted to make them! You make it sound super easy! Thanks for the recipe, they look GREAT!
I am going to enjoy eating that yummy lemon cream bars! The recipe is easy enough to follow and I have most of the ingredients on hand. Making this for the fam tomorrow!
I can totally see myself devouring a few of these lemon bars! I really love lemon flavors, especially in the summer so I have to make these for sure. I know my whole family will enjoy them!
This looks absolutely amazing! I love lemon cream bars but I’ve never made them at home before. I’d love to try this recipe!
My husband loves lemon bars! He would go crazy for these. Might have to surprise him and make these.
Girl, you had me at lemon!! I can eat these all year round. Need to try these asap!!
My dad has the best lemon tree, and is always drowning in lemons. I need to make this to remind myself of him when I’m not able to visit.
ooh these look good! I’m not generally a fan of sour things but I do love lemon bars which are kind of similar so I’ll have to give these lemon cream bars a try! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
I never had lemon bars with cream. I will try it. Looks tasty
Yummy! I love Lemon bars! It’s one of my favorite desserts Plus I love anything with lemon in it!
I’m drooling over here! Lemon is a favorite in my life, so I can just imagine the texture and taste of this delicious dessert.
Oh man, these look good. Lemon desserts always scream “summer” to me, and this is no exception.
What a perfect summer dessert! This is a fun one to make and also to enjoy for a potluck! Thanks for the recipe – I’m sure I’ll breakdown and make it soon!
Oh yum! This looks like the perfect summer dessert! I love having a dessert with a fruit filling, it is so refreshing and good!
Yum. My Dad loves lemon desserts, this would be great to make for him this weekend when we visit.
These look so delicious. My kids may never get them because I might eat them all. 😉
These lemon cream bars look amazing. Lemon has always been one of my favorite desserts. I can’t wait to make this recipe.
I love lemon bars. These ones look so delicious too! I can’t wait to give these a try.
I have a bake sale coming up soon. I have been looking for some new recipes to try for it. I am sure these lemon cream bars will be a big seller.
I am always looking for new lemon recipes to try. Bars are always a great idea for a delicious treat. I am sure to give these lemon cream bars a try.
Oh my these lemon cream bars look amazing. I am sure they will be a hit for dessert this week.
My husband is the lemon lover in our house. I bet I’d score brownie points if these were waiting for him after work!
My husband has been begging me to make lemon bars lately and this recipe looks easy and sounds yummy! Maybe HE could make them himself.
I am not a huge fan of eating lemon in a dessert but this looks really delicious
Mmm… that looks SO good!! I am so gonna have to try this.
Your lemon cream bars look so luscious. These would be perfect for a summer party.
You had me at lemon. I love everything lemon. These are a must make for me.
Talk about a a blast from the past! I haven’t had lemon cream bars since my childhood… These look absolutely delicious!
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors and these look amazing. I can’t wait to try them!
I absolutely adore anything lemon flavored! This looks so delicious and so easy to make. Yes please!
These lemon bars look amazing! I will bookmark this for a desert option at our next get together!
You had me at lemon, these lemon cream bars look delicious. I Love the idea of making them up to have this summer season for a sweet treat!
Half of my family loves lemon! My son and I will make these together. They look yummy.
Okay, I believe I can swing this one…LOL. How hard can this be? I love anything with lemon!
You had me at lemon. I know if I made these I would be the one eating them all up too ..HAHA….Great dessert!
Anything lemon has always been my absolute favorite go-to flavor and I have always loved lemon bars. These look absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to make them. Yum!
This looks so easy! Easy desserts are always perfect in the summer. I have other things to do than slave in the kitchen.
This does look so summery and tasty! It’s a perfect treat
I love anything with lemon and always have tons of lemons in my house so this is for me 🙂 Looks delicious and a greta summer treat. Can’t wait to make these!
You had me at lemon… These look amazing. Can’t wait to give them a try.
Oh my gosh, I need these in my life immediately! I’m thinking I’ll top them off with some toasted coconut when I make them. DEE-LISH!
Oh, those look delicious! There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day – although I’d be happy to have a couple on a cold winter day, too!
Feel free to send somet of these my way. I could really use this treat right now. Sounds sooooo refreshing!
Your lemon cream bars sound absolutely heavenly for a hot summer day! I love how easy the recipe is to make!
SO good. I enjoy a good lemon bar. I like the sweet and slightly tart combo.
I made these for my little ones’ last hockey tournament. The kids loved them. The best part was they were so easy to make. Highly recommend.
Those looks so amazing! Lemon is one of my favorite dessert flavors. I love that yummy topping on there, as well. Om nom nom.
Those bars look HEAVENLY!! I love lemon flavored desserts! I need to make these and soon!!