Description
These 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are a simple, quick, and tangy dessert made with only sweetened condensed milk and lemon pie filling. They offer a bright lemon flavor with a soft, moist texture perfect for any occasion, requiring minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare your pan: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine one can of sweetened condensed milk with one can of lemon pie filling. Stir gently until smooth and fully combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour and spread: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top for an even layer, ensuring consistent baking and presentation.
- Bake to set: Bake the bars in the oven for approximately 20 minutes. The edges should lightly brown, and the center will be set but still soft. Avoid overbaking to keep the bars moist and tender.
- Cool and chill: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least an hour to fully set and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the mixture combine smoothly without clumps.
- Do not overbake; baking just until edges are golden keeps the bars moist.
- Chill before cutting for cleaner, neater pieces without crumbling.
- For tangier bars, add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice before baking.
- Use a sharp knife warmed with hot water for smooth, clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if cut into 12)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg