Description
These Dreamy Lemon Cream Pie Bars are a creamy, tangy dessert with a buttery crust that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- Whipped cream (optional garnish)
- Extra lemon zest (optional garnish)
- Fresh berries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden. Let it cool while you make the filling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the cooled crust and gently spread it evenly. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the bars cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to firm up completely.
- Once chilled, cut into squares and garnish with whipped cream, extra lemon zest, or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip chilling; the filling needs time to set properly.’, ‘Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.’, ‘Room temperature egg yolks blend more smoothly into the filling.’, ‘Press the crust firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar in the crust for a tangier flavor.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 12
- Protein: 3
Keywords: lemon bars, lemon cream pie, easy dessert, citrus dessert, spring dessert