Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars
Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars are a refreshing no-bake dessert with layers of buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and tangy lemon topping. They’re bright, creamy, and perfect for warm weather or easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 9–12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Sugar
- Unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- For the Lemon Layer:
- Lemon pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until moistened. Press into the dish and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently and spread over the cooled crust.
- Spoon lemon pie filling over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, lemon slices, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Swap lemon pie filling for lime or orange for a different flavor.
- Try a vanilla wafer or shortbread crust instead of graham cracker.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping for a lighter version.
- Best served chilled and cut with a hot, clean knife for neat slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/lazy-day-lemon-cream-pie-bars/
