Oh yes 😍🍋 Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars—tangy, creamy, sweet, and ridiculously easy. Perfect for when you want dessert without a lot of fuss.
Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
Lemon Cream Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- Whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Lemon zest or thin slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Make Filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, mixing until creamy.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Assemble
- Pour lemon filling over warm crust, spreading evenly.
- Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours (longer is better for firm bars).
- Top & Serve
- Spread whipped topping on top just before serving.
- Garnish with lemon zest or thin lemon slices.
Tips & Variations
- Extra tangy: Use a mix of lemon juice and a little lime juice.
- No-bake shortcut: Skip baking crust, just press it firmly and chill longer.
- Crust alternative: Use crushed shortbread or vanilla wafers for a twist.
- Mini version: Make in muffin tin for bite-sized bars.
If you want, I can also give you a zesty lemon cream pie bars with a graham-pecan crust or a gluten-free lazy day version 😏
