Suga Mama’s Get Up And Go Bars
Suga Mama’s Get Up And Go Bars
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 3 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1 cup butter, melted
For the Lemon Filling
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened, 4 boxes
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 cans
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
For Garnish
- as needed lemon zest, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the 3 cups of crushed graham crackers with 1 cup of melted butter. Mix these ingredients together thoroughly until well combined and the crumbs are moistened. Set this mixture aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate large bowl, combine the 32 ounces of softened cream cheese, 28 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of lemon zest. Using an electric mixer or whisk, mix these ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later. Press the graham cracker crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, forming a firm and compact layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully pour the prepared lemon filling directly over the pressed graham cracker crust in the pan. Spread the filling evenly with a spatula to create a smooth top layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Top the filling with a little extra lemon zest, grating it directly over the surface for an appealing finish and added lemon aroma.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or in the freezer for 3 hours, until the bars are completely set and firm. This is crucial for easy cutting and serving.
⏱️ 240 min
- 7
Once thoroughly chilled and firm, remove the bars from the pan by lifting the parchment paper overhang. Place them on a cutting board and cut into individual bar-shaped pieces. Serve cold.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Suga Mama’s Get Up And Go Bars
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 3 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1 cup butter, melted
For the Lemon Filling
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened, 4 boxes
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 cans
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
For Garnish
- as needed lemon zest, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the 3 cups of crushed graham crackers with 1 cup of melted butter. Mix these ingredients together thoroughly until well combined and the crumbs are moistened. Set this mixture aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate large bowl, combine the 32 ounces of softened cream cheese, 28 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of lemon zest. Using an electric mixer or whisk, mix these ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later. Press the graham cracker crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, forming a firm and compact layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully pour the prepared lemon filling directly over the pressed graham cracker crust in the pan. Spread the filling evenly with a spatula to create a smooth top layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Top the filling with a little extra lemon zest, grating it directly over the surface for an appealing finish and added lemon aroma.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or in the freezer for 3 hours, until the bars are completely set and firm. This is crucial for easy cutting and serving.
⏱️ 240 min - 7
Once thoroughly chilled and firm, remove the bars from the pan by lifting the parchment paper overhang. Place them on a cutting board and cut into individual bar-shaped pieces. Serve cold.
⏱️ 5 min