🍋✨ Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars ✨🍋
Bright, creamy, and refreshingly simple — these layered lemon bars are the perfect no-fuss dessert for citrus lovers.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Layer:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream)
For the Lemon Layer:
1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
1½ cups cold milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)
For Topping (Optional):
Additional whipped cream
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Lemon slices or zest for garnish
Directions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
Press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
Make the Cream Layer:
Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping gently. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
Prepare the Lemon Layer:
Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
Stir in lemon zest if using. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
Serve:
Top with dollops of whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, and lemon slices if desired. Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 10 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 3 hours
⏳ Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
⚡ Calories per bar: ~280 kcal
🍽️ Servings: 9
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