Description
Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars are an easy, no-fuss dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy lemon cream filling—perfect for a refreshing treat any time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed vanilla cookies
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- 3 large egg yolks
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), and egg yolks until smooth and creamy.
- Pour lemon filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use shortbread or vanilla wafer cookies for crust variation.
- Mix in a bit of orange or lime juice for a citrus twist.
- Top with whipped cream or powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Store covered in fridge up to 4 days; freeze for up to 1 month.
- Best served cold—no reheating needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
