3 delicious dessert recipes

A pan of dessert bars can have a loaves-and-fishes effect at any party: They're nice cut into big bars, but they can be sliced smaller if extra friends show up. (If you try that with a pie, you'll just end up with a mess on your hands.)

These recipes come together quickly and work well for entertaining, because they can be made ahead of time and require no serving utensils - they're best eaten out of hand. They're also great for toting to picnics, potlucks or just eating in your own backyard this summer.

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LABNEH LEMON BARS

Labneh is a thick unsweetened Middle Eastern yogurt, and it gives these bars a flavor and texture between cheesecake and lemon bars. You can find it in many supermarkets and in Middle Eastern groceries.

45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling. Makes 2 dozen.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups packed