These No-Bake Lemon Bars are made with a delicious 2 ingredient Donsuemor Madeleine crust and a tangy, creamy filling of Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and fresh lemon. They’re the perfect balance of indulgent and wholesome, with no oven time required.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 4 hours
Total time: 4.5 hours
Yield: 9-12 servings
Ingredients
- 10–12 Donsuemor Madeleines
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cans (14 oz / 397 g each) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package of gelatin (about 1 tbsp), bloomed according to package instructions
- ¾ cup (177 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest (optional, for extra brightness) of
- Crush Madeleines into fine crumbs (use a food processor or rolling pin). Mix with melted butter until the texture resembles damp sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined (or oiled) 8×8-inch pan. Chill while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and thickened. Whisk bloomed gelatin mixture into the lemon-condensed milk mixture before pouring over the crust.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set and firm enough to slice.
- Slice into bars with a sharp knife. Garnish with berries and extra lemon zest if desired.
Tips:
- For more firm bars, place in the freezer for 1 hour before serving
- These bars keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days.