Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars

Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars  perfect for when you want something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.

🍋 Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 box yellow cake mix

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 egg

For the lemon cream filling:

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional for more flavor)

• 2 egg yolks

Optional topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

• Whipped cream or Cool Whip

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Make the crust:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg.

   • Mix until a soft dough forms.

   • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

3. Make the filling:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), and egg yolks until smooth and creamy.

   • Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and spread evenly.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set (a slight jiggle is okay).

   • Remove from oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

5. Serve:

   • Slice into bars.

   • Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream if desired.

Tips:

• These bars taste even better after chilling overnight.

• Use bottled lemon juice for a shortcut, but fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.