Gluten-Free Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars

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Gluten-Free Lazy Day Lemon Cream Pie Bars 🍋

No baking required! Just 15 minutes of prep for a creamy, zesty, dreamy dessert.

🍪 Crust Ingredients:

1 ½ cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs (or crushed GF cookies)

¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (or monk fruit sweetener for lower sugar)

🍋 Filling Ingredients:

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (or coconut condensed milk for dairy-free)

¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip, or coconut whipped cream)

Optional: ½ tsp turmeric (for brighter yellow color)

Topping Ideas:

Extra whipped cream
Lemon slices

Toasted coconut
Fresh berries

📝 Instructions:

Make the crust:
- Mix GF crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment.
- Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes while you prep the filling.
Make the filling:
- In a bowl, whisk condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined (no streaks).
Assemble & chill:
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.
Slice & serve!
- Cut into squares and add toppings.

💡 Tips & Variations:

✅ No-bake & easy! Perfect for hot days or last-minute guests.
✅ Dairy-free? Use coconut condensed milk + coconut whipped cream.
✅ Extra tangy? Add a layer of lemon curd on top!

These bars taste like sunshine in every bite—creamy, citrusy, and totally effortless. Enjoy! 😊🍋