Easy Lemon Bars (Edit recipe)

Easy lemon bars have a tart and irresistible lemon filling layered on top of a delicious and simple graham cracker crust. These bars are a crowd pleaser and perfect for any occasion!

20 minutes

25 minutes to 27 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Show nutritional information

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	209
Fat:	16 g
Carbohydrates:	53 g
Protein:	11 g
Cholesterol:	150 g
Sodium:	207 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	9 g
Calculated for total recipe.

by The Sweet Occasion

View original recipe

Serves: 8-16

Ingredients

For the Crust

150 gram Graham Cracker Crumbs, (1 1/2 cups)
50 gram Granulated White Sugar, (1/4 cup)
1/4 tsp Salt
70 gram Unsalted Butter, melted (5 Tbsp)

For the Filling

14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk, (1 can)
5 Egg Yolk, large
1 Lemon, zested
160 ml Lemon Juice, fresh (2/3 cup)

For the Raspberries

Shop

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

For the Crust

In a medium mixing bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and melted butter until evenly mixed. Press crumb mixture evenly into an 8-inch square pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Allow to cool while preparing filling.

For the Filling

In a medium bowl, add condensed milk and the yolks. Whisk together until combined. Add the lemon zest and juice and mix well. Pour mixture into pan.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until center is just set.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

For the Raspberries

In a small bowl, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Roughly mash berries with a fork and set aside. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Spoon over cut bars and serve immediately.