This delicious and easy-to-make dessert is a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and tangy lemon flavor. The combination of a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust with a silky lemon filling creates an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress your family or guests. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dessert is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike. It’s the ideal choice for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together or a special celebration.

The crust is made with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, which are blended together and pressed into the bottom of a baking dish. After a quick bake to achieve a golden brown finish, the crust is left to cool before being topped with a smooth and zesty lemon filling. The filling consists of egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh lemon juice, creating a velvety texture that perfectly complements the crunchy crust.

Once baked and set, this dessert is chilled to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up. The final touch of whipped cream adds a creamy, luxurious finish. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or for a festive occasion, this simple lemon bars recipe is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

You will need:

4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan
1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar

for the filling

2 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)

How to make it :

preheat oven to 350f / 180c degrees.
brush a square baking dish with melted butter.
crush graham crackers
then add in sugar and butter and blend to mix.
press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes.
cool crust, 30 minutes.
to make the filling
*in a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk.
*add lemon juice; whisk until smooth.
*pour filling into cooled crust; carefully spread to edges.
*bake until set, about 15 minutes.
*cool in pan on rack.
*chill at least 1 hour before serving.
serve with whipped cream.