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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rest the filling. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Cool completely. Let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Finish with sugar. Sift 0.25 cup powdered sugar over the top just before serving.
- Slice carefully. Use a hot, wet knife to get those clean, bakery style edges.