Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (65g) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large (100g) eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (6g) lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and 1.5g salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the consistency resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan using the back of a spoon. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are slightly toasted.
- While the crust par-bakes, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and eggs together until smooth. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1.5g salt, mixing gently to avoid excessive air bubbles.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.