Brighten up your dessert menu with these Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies, blending zesty freshness with creamy sweetness!
Ingredients for Lemon Brownies:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ teaspoon salt
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray.
Mix Batter: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by lemon juice and zest. Gently mix in flour and salt.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until set. Remove and allow to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Whip together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Continue to beat on high for 5 minutes.
Frost Brownies: Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies. Let set for 30 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy these tangy, sweet treats perfect for any occasion or just a delightful end to a meal