Lemon Cream Dream Bars: Create This Zesty Delight Today!
Creamy, zesty, glossy and unbelievably refreshing Lemon Cream Dream Bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 1 tbsp warm water
- Crushed biscuits (garnish)
- Fresh lemon slices
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the lemon filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until silky and lump-free. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Add glaze & garnish: Mix lemon curd with warm water until pourable. Spread gently over the chilled lemon layer. Decorate with crushed biscuits, lemon slices, and mint.
- Final chill & serve: Chill 15 minutes, slice into bars, and serve cold for peak creaminess.
Notes
- Softened cream cheese = the smoothest filling
- Bake the crust until lightly golden for best structure
- Chill overnight for the cleanest slices
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/lemon-cream-dream-bars-recipe/