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lemon dream bars

August 12, 2015 by Abby

Creamy filling, smooth and with the perfect hint of lemon, is sandwiched between layers of buttery graham cracker crust.

Creamy filling, smooth and with the perfect hint of lemon, is sandwiched between layers of buttery graham cracker crust.

I’m a sucker for lemon-flavored anything. Maybe I’ve mentioned that before? There’s just something so cool and refreshing about citrus-flavored treats.


These bars, in particular, are wonderful served cold; it’s like eating a glass of homemade lemonade.

Creamy filling, smooth and with the perfect hint of lemon, is sandwiched between layers of buttery graham cracker crust.

I made these bars to take to a get-together with several of my friends from high school. The consensus among my classmates seemed to be the same: 1. These are delicious 2. Is this cheesecake?

Nope, no cream cheese in sight. In fact, the filling only contains three ingredients. There’s just something magical about the way the sweetened condensed milk combines with the lemon juice and vanilla. The result is a creamy, tangy filling that resembles a lighter version of cheesecake.

Creamy filling, smooth and with the perfect hint of lemon, is sandwiched between layers of buttery graham cracker crust.

lemon dream bars
adapted from Janis Plourde

2 14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients except butter. Stir butter into dry ingredients until well incorporated.

In a greased 9 x 13, press three quarters of the graham cracker mixture into an even layer. Pour lemon mixture over the top. Spread remaining crumbs evenly on top of the filling.

Bake for 23-28 minutes, or until crumb topping begins to turn golden and filling doesn’t jiggle when pan is moved.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy lemon?

If you love easy bar desserts, you’ll love these mud hen bars. Can’t get enough lemon? This blueberry lemon pound cake is divine.

Creamy filling, smooth and with the perfect hint of lemon, is sandwiched between layers of buttery graham cracker crust.

Filed Under: food, in the kitchen, snack, sweets — Tagged With: dessert, lemon, recipe, recipes, sweets

Comments

  1. Jessica H. says

    August 12, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    These sound absolutely amazing! I love lemon desserts so I’ll definitely be pinning this!

    • Abby says

      August 12, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks, Jessica! They are amazing- and easy, too!

  2. Angela Tolsma says

    August 12, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I also love love lemon!! These look delicious!

    • Abby says

      August 12, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you, Angela! Happy Wednesday!

  3. Lisa Sharp says

    August 12, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    These sound delicious! What a great summer recipe.

    • Abby says

      August 12, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! I agree; so refreshing!

  4. TeresaCoppens says

    August 13, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Lemon – aide, lemon cheesecake, lemon merange pie. All are my favorites but these lemon bars are a must try!

    • Abby says

      August 13, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you, Teresa! I agree, they’re a must-make!

  5. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 13, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    PINNED!!! DROOLING!!!!

    • Abby says

      August 13, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks, Cynthia! I understand!

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