Easy Lemon Bars
With only 6 ingredients, this easy lemon bar recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust and is topped with a tangy and creamy lemon layer.
Servings 25 Squares
Calories 103kcal
Equipment
- medium mixing bowl
- 8x8 baking pan
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup salted butter melted and cooled
- ¼ cup sugar
Lemon Layer
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz/414 ml
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, salted butter, and sugar.
- Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer at the bottom. Bake for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl mix together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
- Spread lemon mixture over graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until filling has set.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares..
Notes
You can dust the bars with powdered sugar right before serving for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal