Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of Lemon Cream Pie Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious lemony filling, topped with a cloud of whipped cream. These no-bake bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- lemon slices or zest curls for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into pan and bake.
- Prepare lemon filling: Beat cream cheese, then add condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Pour over cooled crust and chill.
- Whip cream and assemble: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled lemon layer and garnish with lemon slices or zest curls.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the cream cheese.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
