Description
These Simple Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust have a creamy lemon filling made with sweetened condensed milk, which creates the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. A quick and easy graham cracker crust adds a buttery crunch for a some texture in every bite. Prepped and baked in just 35 minutes, these bars are easy enough for weeknights, impressive for entertaining, and thoughtful to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 150 g (1 1/2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 70 g (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 396 g (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- Zest of one lemon
- 160 g (2/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper so that it hangs over the sides. Set aside.
Crust
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until evenly mixed. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Filling
- In a medium bowl, whisk the condensed milk and the yolks until combined.
- Add the lemon zest and juice and mix well. Pour the mixture into the pan.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the center is just set.
- Allow to cool slightly. Place, uncovered, in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Lime: Replace the lemon zest and juice with lime zest and fresh lime juice to create key lime pie bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bars
- Method: Baking