Description
Lemon Cream Pie Bars are a creamy, tangy dessert with a bright citrus flavor layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. Chilled to perfection, they’re a refreshing treat ideal for warm days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Optional: whipped cream, extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes and allow to cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest until creamy and fully blended.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 15–18 minutes until set and slightly firm around the edges.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and top with whipped cream or lemon garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slices.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Can be made with lime or orange juice for variation.
- Do not freeze, as the texture may change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
