Description
These Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars are a no-fuss dessert made with lemon cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese for a rich, tangy filling over a buttery crust. This easy lemon dessert is perfect for spring, summer, potlucks, or when you need a citrusy treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 2 eggs (divided)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix lemon cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of the dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining egg. Mix until creamy.
- Pour lemon filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For more flavor, add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the filling.
- Swap in a white or vanilla cake mix if lemon isn’t available.
- Add raspberry jam swirls before baking for a fruity touch.
- Lighten it up with reduced-fat cream cheese and light condensed milk.
- Use gluten-free cake mix for a GF version.
