A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, these creamy, no-bake pink lemonade bars are the perfect summer dessert!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Nothing says summer like a cold glass of lemonade, which makes these pretty No-Bake Pink Lemonade Bars the perfect dessert for any summer gathering.
First, there’s no need to turn on your oven to whip up a batch of these creamy dessert squares.
And the cool, creamy texture, that’s sweet and a little bit tart, is so refreshing on a hot day.
Not to mention, the pink color is just so lovely and summery, don’t you think?
Every where I take this dessert, it’s the first thing to disappear, and I always get requests for the recipe.
The only problem with sharing the recipe is that everyone finds out how easy these pink lemonade squares are to make!
No one is a bigger fan of this lemony treat than my husband. Which is good, because otherwise I’d probably end up eating the entire pan myself.
If you are planning to take this dessert to a potluck or neighborhood barbecue, I definitely recommend doubling the recipe and making it in a 9×13 pan.
If you prefer to make a crust without nuts, just use a different cookie in place of the Pecan Sandies. Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and plain shortbread all work great.
If you’re looking for a beautiful, easy-to-make summer treat that everyone will rave about, look no further than these No-Bake Pink Lemonade Bars!
Recipe Tips
- If you want firm bars that slice well, I don’t recommend using light or low-fat cream cheese or Cool Whip in this recipe. Full fat is the way to go!
- The food coloring is totally optional, but you won’t get the pretty pink color without it.
- I like to serve these bars with a dollop of whipped cream and some lemon wedges or fresh berries.
- For a different twist, use regular lemonade or limeade concentrate in place of the pink lemonade
Ingredients
- Pecan Sandies cookies – or your favorite shortbread cookies
- Butter – I use unsalted
- Cream cheese – not low-fat
- Sweetened condensed milk – not evaporated milk
- Pink lemonade concentrate – from the freezer section of the supermarket
- Lemon zest
- Cool Whip – or homemade whipped cream
FAQs
What is Cool Whip?Cool Whip is a frozen whipped topping that’s mainly available in North America. If it’s not available where you live, you can simply make your own whipped cream from scratch.
Can I double this recipe?Yes! In fact, I often double the recipe to use up the entire 12 oz. can of frozen lemonade concentrate.
Can I freeze Pink Lemonade Bars?Yes. This dessert freezes very well. Just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before slicing and serving.
Be sure to save this recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later
No-Bake Pink Lemonade Bars
Ingredients
- 16 Pecan Sandies cookies
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 6 ounces frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1-2 drips pink or red food coloring optional
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
Instructions
- Place the 16 Pecan Sandies cookies in a food processor and pulse to form fine crumbs. Stir in the 4 tablespoons butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch square pan.
- With an electric or stand mixer, beat the 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add the 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk and 6 ounces frozen pink lemonade concentrate and beat until smooth.
- Stir in the 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1-2 drips pink or red food coloring, if using and mix well. Fold in the 8 ounces Cool Whip.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. Cut into bars and serve immediately.
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Nutrition
If you love this recipe, you might also like:
More Delicious No-Bake Dessert Recipes
No-Bake Cheesecake Mousse
This light, creamy no-bake cheesecake mousse comes together in about 20 minutes and is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Dessert
Peanut butter cups sandwiched between layers of chocolate and peanut butter mousse on an Oreo crumb crust.
Easy No-Bake Lemon Tart
Graham cracker crust with a sweet, creamy, no-bake lemon filling. Everyone loves this easy but elegant dessert.
Key Lime Pie Mousse
This light, refreshing citrus dessert tastes like your favorite key lime pie, but it’s ready in a matter of minutes! Serve in mini dessert dishes for an easy but elegant dessert everyone will rave about!
Mini No-Bake Blackberry Lemon Cheesecakes
Individual portions of light and fluffy no-bake cheesecake, topped off with a fresh blackberry lemon sauce.
No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake
An easy no-bake cheesecake with a chocolate crumb crust, vanilla and chocolate cheesecake layers, topped with cherry pie filling.
1 comment
Teresa Stopher
These desserts look soooo yummy! Perfect for a hot summer day!
Can’t wait to make every one of them. Thank you for sharing!