Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (150g) Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (65g) Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (25g) Light brown sugar, packed
  • 6 tbsp (85g) Unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 large Egg yolks, room temperature
  • 14 oz (397g) Sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 cup (30g) Powdered sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sea salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes until the edges are fragrant and slightly darkened.
  4. Whisk the filling. While the crust bakes, combine 14 oz condensed milk, 2 egg yolks, 0.5 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp zest, and 0.25 tsp salt.
  5. Rest the filling. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour and bake. Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool completely. Let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Finish with sugar. Sift 0.25 cup powdered sugar over the top just before serving.
  9. Slice carefully. Use a hot, wet knife to get those clean, bakery style edges.