Description
These refreshing Lemon Icebox Bars combine a silky smooth lemon filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for a summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (about 175 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons (37 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
- melted
- pinch salt
- 1 14-ounce can (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For a sweeter bar, adjust the amount of sugar in the crust to your preference. Ensure to chill the bars thoroughly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Lemon Icebox Bars, dessert, lemon bars, summer dessert, baking, easy dessert