Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars
Get ready to delight your taste buds with these Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars! This dessert is creamy, zesty, and absolutely refreshing.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Lemon Filling Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 each Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 large Egg yolks
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream optional
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled crust. Refrigerate.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, and egg yolks. Pour over cream cheese layer and smooth out.
- Bake again for 15–20 minutes until the lemon layer is set. Let cool to room temp, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Optional: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled bars before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Bars can be made ahead and stored up to 4 days in the fridge or frozen for 1 month. Serve chilled and top with berries, lemon glaze, or whipped cream!
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Fat: 22g