Easy Lemon Meringue Pie-Style Bars Recipe

Name: Easy Lemon Meringue Pie-Style Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups); 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2-1/2 cups water; 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin; 1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows; 1/4 cup milk; 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Servings: persons

30 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2-1/2 cups water
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/4 cup milk
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Combine cookie crumbs, 2 Tbsp.
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sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.
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Bake 5 min.
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Mix cornstarch and remaining sugar in medium saucepan.
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Gradually stir in water until blended.
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Bring to boil on medium heat; cook 8 min., stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Add gelatin mixes and lemon zest; stir 2 min.
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until gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Refrigerate 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, microwave marshmallows and milk in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min.
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or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 min.
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Refrigerate 15 min.
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or until completely cooled.
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Pour gelatin mixture over crust.
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Add COOL WHIP to marshmallow mixture; stir gently until blended.
18
Spread over gelatin mixture.
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Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 30 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups), 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Easy Lemon Meringue Pie-Style Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Lemon Meringue Pie-Style Bars

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