Cream Cheese Lemon Bars Kit Kat Crust
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these Cream Cheese Lemon Bars with a Kit Kat Crust! This recipe combines a buttery, chocolatey Kit Kat base with a luscious, tangy lemon cream cheese filling, creating a treat that’s both decadent and refreshing. The crispy Kit Kat crust adds a delightful texture, perfectly complementing the smooth and citrusy middle layer. Bursting with the brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, these bars are oven-baked to perfection and chilled for a velvety finish. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an after-dinner treat, they’re easy to make and sure to impress. Don’t forget a dusting of powdered sugar for that final touch of elegance. Whether you’re a lemon lover or a chocolate fan, this unique dessert is bound to be a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 bars Kit Kat bars
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 0.3333 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a food processor, pulse Kit Kat bars until they form fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Melt the butter and mix it with the Kit Kat crumbs until thoroughly combined.
Press the Kit Kat and butter mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Pour the lemon cream cheese mixture over the cooled Kit Kat crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares or bars.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 332.1 g | 426% | |
| Saturated Fat | 193.1 g | 965% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1234 mg | 411% | |
| Sodium | 1914 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 538.4 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 453.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.5 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1999 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
