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
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
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Layer crackers onto a 9x13-inch baking container.
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Combine condensed milk, lemon juice, sugar, salt, butter, cream, and cashew nuts. Puree until smooth.
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Layer mixture over graham crackers.
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Lightly tap the baking container, removing any excess air bubbles.
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Cover with plastic wrap, place in the fridge covered, and allow the mixture to firm up, preferably overnight.
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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
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- 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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