Oh yes — Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars are the ultimate low-effort, high-reward treat. Here’s a super simple and satisfying version:
Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 box (about 15 oz) yellow cake mix (or vanilla)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but brightens it up)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a soft dough forms. Press 2/3 of it into the bottom of your pan.
- Make the filling: In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and egg yolk (if using) until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the lemon filling over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the top.
- Bake: 25–30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set but still a little jiggly.
- Cool & chill: Let cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, or just grab a fork and go in.
Let me know if you want a no-bake version or one using graham crackers instead!