Description
Indulge in the refreshing tanginess of these Lemon Cream Pie Bars that combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious lemon filling topped with whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a delightful treat for lemon dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Lemon slices or zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Whisk condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over crust and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Chill: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Finish: Spread whipped cream over bars, garnish with lemon, and slice before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake an extra 2–3 minutes.
- You can double the recipe for a larger batch in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
