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Lemon Zest Dream Bars Recipe A Zesty Delight Awaits!

Lemon Zest Dream Bars Recipe: A Zesty Delight Awaits!


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including cooling time)
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that combines sweetness with a zesty kick, featuring a creamy lemon filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust.


Ingredients

  • Graham cracker crumbs: 1 ½ cups (about 150 g)
  • Unsalted butter: ½ cup (1 stick, melted)
  • Sweetened condensed milk: 1 can (14 oz or 396 g)
  • Fresh lemon juice: ½ cup (about 4 lemons)
  • Lemon zest: 2 tablespoons (from about 2 lemons)
  • Powdered sugar: for dusting (about ¼ cup or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  2. Make the lemon filling by whisking together sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Pour the lemon filling over the cooled crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
  4. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and slice into squares.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Can be made ahead of time; chill for at least two hours after baking.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Lemon, Dessert, Bars, Zesty, Sweet