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3-Ingredient Lemon Bars Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk – The glue and sweetness of your dreams.
  • 1 package lemon pudding mix instant, 3.4 oz – Yes, the kind you see in the bright yellow box.
  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust 9-inch – You could bake your own, but why bother? We’re lazy and brilliant.
  • Optional for flair:
  • Powdered sugar for dusting – Because presentation matters even if your cat doesn’t care.
  • Fresh lemon zest – Adds extra zing if you feel fancy.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Rookie mistake: skipping this step. Don’t be that person.
  • Mix the magic. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and lemon pudding mix until smooth and fully combined. No lumps, unless you like surprise chewy bits.
  • Pour over crust. Grab your graham cracker crust and pour the lemony goodness evenly over it. Smooth with a spatula if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Bake. Pop it in the oven for 15–18 minutes. Watch for the edges to look set but the center still slightly jiggly—it’ll firm up as it cools.
  • Cool it down. Let it sit at room temp for 20 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for at least 1 hour. Patience, young grasshopper.
  • Slice and serve. Cut into squares or rectangles, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and admire your sunny creation.