6-Ingredient Lemon Bars Recipe
A delightful treat made with just six ingredients, these lemon bars boast a crisp graham cracker base and a lusciously tart lemon topping. Perfect for any occasion, they come together in no time and deliver a bright, citrusy finish.
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Servings: 25 squares
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- ⅓ cup salted butter melted and cooled
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
Lemon Layer
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can 14 oz / 414 ml sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the base of the prepared pan, forming an even layer. Bake the crust for 5 minutes.
- In the same bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg yolks until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
- Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lemon layer is set and firm to the touch.
- Allow the bars to cool entirely in the pan before slicing into squares.