Lemony Cream Cheese Dessert Bars

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FIRST STEP:Preheat the oven to 350*

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Spray the baking pan with nonstick spray

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SECOND STEP:Open the tube of crescent rolls and divide it in half.

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Put half of the roll on the bottom of the baking pan, squeezing the perforated sections together

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THIRD STEP:If necessary, stretch the dough to fit the bottom of the pan

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In a large mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and ½ cup sugar. Beat this all together until smooth

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FOURTH STEP:Spread this mix on top of the crescent dough in the pan

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With the other half of the roll of crescent dough, follow the same directions, squeeze the perforations together, stretch the dough to fit the pan.

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FIFTH STEP:Lay the dough on top of the cheesecake filling

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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes

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SIXTH STEP:Drizzle the melted butter on the top and brush to cover the entire crust

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Sprinkle with the remaining sugar

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SEVENTH STEP:Set to the side to cool, then place in the refrigerator for 6 hours to chill

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Slice and serve

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Enjoy!