Carolina Eats: Creamy Lemon Bars

INGREDIENTS

Crust

4 tbs melted butter

1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs

1/4 c sugar

Filling

2 egg yolks

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 c lemon juice (from bottle or 3 squeezed lemons)

Optional: Whipped cream for topping/garnish

Directions:

1) preheat oven to 350°F

2) prepare square baking dish with melted butter or baking spray (I normally use a glass dish)

3) crush Graham crackers and add in sugar and melted butter then press mixture into prepped dish

4) bake 8-12 minutes until lightly browned

5) let crush cool for 15-30 minutes

6) in a large mixing bowl whisk eggs and sweetened condensed milk

7) add in lemon juice and pour filling into cooled crust

8) let bake for 15 minutes until set

9) let chill for an hour before serving, you can add whipped cream topping and enjoy!