Two-ingredient lemon bars are a simple and quick dessert option that requires minimal ingredients. Here’s a basic recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of lemon cake mix
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking dish (typically 9×13 inches).
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Press Into Baking Dish:
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. You can use your hands or a spatula to smooth it out.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut:
- Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, you can cut them into squares or bars.
- Optional: Dust with Powdered Sugar:
- Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
- Serve:
- Serve the lemon bars and enjoy this simple, two-ingredient dessert.
Tips:
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors for variations. For example, you can try using a yellow cake mix or a white cake mix for a slightly different flavor.
- If you prefer a tangier taste, you can add a splash of fresh lemon juice to the mixture before baking.
- Make sure not to overbake the bars to keep them moist and chewy.
These two-ingredient lemon bars are quick to prepare and perfect for when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. They have a cake-like texture and a sweet lemony flavor. Feel free to customize them according to your preferences and enjoy the simplicity of this easy dessert.