Lemon Icebox Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon Icebox Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 14 whole-grain graham cracker squares (7 full sheets); 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup pasteurized egg product (such as egg beaters); 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin; 3 tablespoons boiling water

Servings: persons

14 whole-grain graham cracker squares (7 full sheets)
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup pasteurized egg product (such as egg beaters)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
3 tablespoons boiling water

1
Make Crust: Place graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until crumbs are formed.
2
Add butter, brown sugar and salt and pulse to incorporate, until crumbs resemble wet sand.
3
Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray and pack crumbs firmly into the bottom of it.
4
Refrigerate until ready to use.
5
Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, condensed milk and pasteurized egg product and beat on high with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
6
Add lemon zest and juice and beat until fully incorporated, another 30 seconds.
7
In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and boiling water and whisk until gelatin is entirely dissolved; let cool 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Stir the gelatin into the cream cheese-lemon mixture until well incorporated.
9
Pour the filling over the crust.
10
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, until filling is firm.
11
Slice into 2-inch squares using a chilled knife coated with cooking spray.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 whole-grain graham cracker squares (7 full sheets), 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Icebox Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Icebox Bars

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