Lemon Icebox Bars

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Never Say Never

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

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Prep Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
16 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 8 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

Crust:

14 whole-grain graham cracker squares (7 full sheets)
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray

Filling:

1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup pasteurized egg product (such as egg beaters)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
3 tablespoons boiling water

Make Crust:

Directions

Place graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until crumbs are formed. Add butter, brown sugar and salt and pulse to incorporate, until crumbs resemble wet sand. Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray and pack crumbs firmly into the bottom of it. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the filling:

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, condensed milk and pasteurized egg product and beat on high with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice and beat until fully incorporated, another 30 seconds. In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and boiling water and whisk until gelatin is entirely dissolved; let cool 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the gelatin into the cream cheese-lemon mixture until well incorporated. Pour the filling over the crust. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, until filling is firm. Slice into 2-inch squares using a chilled knife coated with cooking spray.

Per Serving:

Serving size is 1 square

Calories 155; Total Fat 5.5 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 5 g; Carb 22 g; Fiber 0 g; Cholesterol 18 mg; Sodium 165 mg

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recipe Lemon Icebox Bars
Kim Elberta, AL 02-03-2010
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amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

these were perfect!
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Julie Walnut Creek, CA 02-02-2010
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Easy and Delish!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars is because the crust was more like "dust" and I followed directions exactly. I also... watched her make it after i made them (I have the episode recorded). I patted the crust firmly to the dish and refrigerated it until ready to fill it. The crust isn't attaching to the lemon filling at all. It is just a bunch of crumbs. I can't figure it out. Aside from the crust issue, this was so easy to throw together and the lemon flavor is perfect. It doesn't even taste like it's healthy. I really like it, but need to figure out the crust. I will eventually make it again.Read more
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Pam Minnetonka, MN 02-02-2010
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So delicious and healthier too--SCORE!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am my mother's child. I absolutely LOVE anything Lemon. So when I saw this episode of Healthy Eating with Ellie Krieger... (my FAVORITE show on FoodNetwork), I immediately checked to make sure the DVR was recording it. I always like to have an easy dessert recipe around for when friends or company are visiting. This recipe is a keeper. It's simple, delicious and a healthy alternative to higher fat desserts. Having a small kitchen, I don't like to have to work on multiple courses because my kitchen can look like a battle field due to the lack of space. I can make this dessert the night before and the cleanup is minimal. The lemon flavor is extraordinary. Can't wait to try this in the spring with Meyer lemons. Texture is creamy and delicious. The crust is delicate but that adds to the flavor. I found that it is best to refrigerate the crust while making the lemon topping and actually let the crust firm up for a minute in the freezer. When I went to cut the bars, I put my knife in the freezer for a few minutes and then sprayed it with non-stick spray and the lemon bars cut perfectly and came out of the pan without a problem. My husband, who is not a big lemon fan like me, has been enjoying these lemon bars so much he keeps asking when I am going to make them again. Thanks Ellie!! ~ Pam & Kevin, Minneapolis, MNRead more
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Andrea West Hollywood, CA 01-29-2010
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Yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not a fan of lemon desserts in general and was hesitant to even try this recipe. I've always been more of a chocolate... dessert kinda person. The great thing about Ellie's desserts is that they aren't that bad for you. These lemon bars are so delicious and easy to make, I was blown away. Can't wait to make them again and again. Read more
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Gia Rochelle Park, NJ 09-08-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these bars for a Labor Day party and they were a huge hit. There were so many desserts and everyone was raving about... these. They were light and creamy.Read more
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BARBARA ROSSVILLE, GA 07-22-2009
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Love this recipe! GREAT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't usually like anything with lemons. Watch your progam for the first time and had to make the Lemon Bars it looked... easy when you made and WAS EASY!!!!! Weight Watchers point value 4 points and worth every bite! I now record your show! Also, loved your TURKEY BURGERS! Keep up the good recipes. THANKSRead more