Quick Easy Lemon Bark (Printer-Friendly Version)
Creamy lemon cheesecake bark with fresh zest. A simple, refreshing frozen treat for quick indulgence.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Dairy
01 -
240 grams cream cheese, softened
02 -
240 grams plain Greek yogurt or full-fat yogurt
→ Sweeteners
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30 grams powdered sugar or equivalent honey
→ Citrus
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Zest of 1 medium lemon
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30 milliliters fresh lemon juice
→ Flavoring
06 -
5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Optional toppings
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Extra lemon zest
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Crushed graham crackers
09 -
White chocolate drizzle
10 -
Fresh berries
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Add the Greek yogurt and continue mixing until fully incorporated and creamy. Stir in powdered sugar or honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until evenly combined.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the mixture onto the sheet and spread evenly to approximately 1.3 centimeters thickness. Sprinkle optional toppings such as additional lemon zest or crushed graham crackers if desired. Place flat in the freezer.
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Freeze the spread mixture for at least 3 to 4 hours or until completely solid.
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Remove the frozen bark from the freezer. Lift it from the baking sheet using the parchment paper and break into irregular pieces or cut into squares with a knife as preferred.
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Enjoy immediately as a refreshing frozen snack or store pieces in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Allow the bark to sit at room temperature for 1–2 minutes before serving for optimal texture.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth mixture. Avoid low-fat yogurt to prevent icy texture. For best results, freeze on a flat surface and allow slight tempering before consuming.