These freezable lemon bars are an easy make-ahead dessert with a tangy bite. Perfect for quick desserts anytime!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Chill Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs45 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezable lemon bars
Servings: 9servings
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd
Ingredients
1 ½cupsgraham cracker crumbs(or 1 ½ packs graham crackers)
⅓cupgranulated sugar
5tablespoonsbuttermelted
3egg yolks
14oz.sweetened condensed milk
½cupfresh lemon juice(juice from 2 lemons)
8ozwhipped cream(Cool Whip)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, mix the graham crackers, sugar and butter. Press firmly into a 9 x 9 x 2-inch ungreased foil pan. In another small bowl, beat the egg yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice on low-medium speed for one minute. Pour evenly over the crust and bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Using two oven mitts, carefully remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Once completely cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top.
Label a large freezer bag with the name, expiration date and thawing directions (below). Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the freezer bag. Freeze up to a month. If not freezing, this can also be kept in the fridge for several days.
Thawing Directions:
Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary.