Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars

Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly simple, these Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars are the kind of dessert that looks like you fussed over it all afternoon but actually comes together in a snap.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 38

Total Time: 3

Servings: servings

Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking Dish
Whisk
Electric Mixer

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cups powdered sugar
0.75 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Filling Ingredients

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
0.75 cups lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Topping Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish. Make sure the dish is well-coated so the bars release easily.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly so the butter stays cold.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it down evenly. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Taste and adjust zest or juice if you want it tarter.
Pour this lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center — it will firm as it cools.
Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip; stop when the cream is glossy and holds its shape.
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled lemon filling in an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving. Chilling helps the filling set and makes neat slices easier.

Notes

These bars are best served chilled. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. They stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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