Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars — perfect for when you want something sweet with minimal effort!

🍋 Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)

• 1/3 cup butter, melted

• 1 large egg

For the filling:

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

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

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, but adds great flavor)

• 1 large egg yolk

Optional Topping:

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

• Whipped cream or Cool Whip

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your 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 medium bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.

   • Press about 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the remaining dough for topping.

3. Make the filling:

   • In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolk until smooth.

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

4. Add the topping:

   • Crumble the reserved dough over the lemon filling.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set (it might still jiggle slightly).

   • Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

6. Serve:

   • Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

   • Cut into bars and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

📝 Tips:

• For a tangier flavor, increase the lemon juice slightly or add extra zest.

• Bars will firm up more once chilled — they’re best after a few hours in the fridge.