Name: Layered No-Bake Lemon Bars Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 oz graham crackers; ½ cup sweetened condensed milk; lemon zests; ⅔ cup lemon juice; ⅔ cup powdered sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups cashew nuts

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The sweet and tart combination of these layered no-bake lemon bars recipe is heaven on the tongue. The dish offers a crunchy bottom and top layer, with a delicious textured filling in the middle. The creamy frosting gives it the sweetness that lets your body know it is indulging in a rewarding dessert.

How To Make Layered No-Bake Lemon Bars

Prep: 10 mins

Chill: 8 hrs

Total: 8 hrs 10 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

3 oz graham crackers, (2½ packets)
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
lemon zests, (from 2 lemons)
⅔ cup lemon juice
⅔ cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
2 cups cashew nuts, soaked overnight

Instructions

Layer crackers onto a 9x13-inch baking container.
Combine condensed milk, lemon juice, sugar, salt, butter, cream, and cashew nuts. Puree until smooth.
Layer mixture over graham crackers.
Lightly tap the baking container, removing any excess air bubbles.
Cover with plastic wrap, place in the fridge covered, and allow the mixture to firm up, preferably overnight.
Sprinkle your bars with lemon zest. Before serving, warm up a knife by running it on hot water and use it for slicing your bars. Portion accordingly and serve!

Nutrition

Sugar: 45g
:
Calcium: 165mg
Calories: 557kcal
Carbohydrates: 88g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 5g
Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 353mg
Protein: 9g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Sodium: 543mg
Vitamin A: 182IU
Vitamin C: 11mg

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