Description
A straightforward recipe for tart and sweet lemon bars with a shortbread crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for filling)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon flour in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the filling mixture over the hot, baked crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer liquid in the center.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Store cooled lemon bars in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: lemon bars, shortbread crust, lemon dessert, sweet and tart, baked dessert