Description
No-bake lemonade bars with a graham cracker crust, vibrant strawberry puree center, and zesty lemon topping. A refreshing dessert with a creamy, sweet-strawberry base and tangy lemon finish, chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups strawberries, pureed
2 tbsp cornstarch (for the strawberry layer)
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes
In a bowl, mix condensed milk with half of the strawberries and puree
Pour the strawberry mixture evenly over the chilled crust
Blend remaining strawberries with cornstarch and a splash of lemon juice, then mix into the strawberry layer
In another bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to form a smooth filling
Pour the lemon mixture over the strawberry layer and gently swirl with a knife
Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm
Lift from the pan, cut into 24 bars
Notes
Ensure graham crackers are halal-certified if needed.
For a vegan option, use coconut-based condensed milk and substitute butter with vegan margarine.
Chill completely before slicing for clean cuts.
Bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg