Can I make these bars ahead of time?

Yes! They're even better the next day. Just refrigerate them covered and garnish before serving.

Why did my cream cheese layer end up lumpy?

Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Cold cream cheese doesn’t blend smoothly.

Can I use fresh lemon juice instead of pie filling?

Fresh lemon juice alone won’t give the right texture. Stick with pie filling or lemon curd for best results.

How do I know when my crust is properly baked?

It should feel firm to the touch and slightly golden at the edges before adding the next layer.

My bars are too soft to cut neatly. What happened?

They likely didn’t chill long enough. Give them a full 2 hours in the fridge—or overnight for best slicing.

Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars–3-Layered Irresistible Delight

Name: Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 9 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup whipped topping; 2 cups lemon pie filling; Whipped cream (for topping); Lemon slices (for garnish); Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Description

These Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars are cool, creamy, and no-fuss. With three layers of texture—graham crust, cream cheese, and lemon—they’re perfect for sunny weekends or easy gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 cup whipped topping

2 cups lemon pie filling

Whipped cream

Lemon slices (for garnish)

Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into dish.

3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

4. Spread cream mixture over crust.

5. Top with lemon pie filling and spread evenly.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes until edges are set.

7. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours.

8. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, and powdered sugar. Slice and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 4 days.

Chill fully for cleaner cuts.

Swap lemon pie filling with lemon curd if needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 275
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars, lemon bars, easy lemon dessert