Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
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Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
Description
Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust feature a flaky, buttery base crafted from flour, butter, and sugar pressed into a baking dish and baked until it gains a light golden shade. The filling blends sugar, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and zest along with a bit of flour, baking soda, and salt to create a tangy, slightly firm layer atop the crust. The two-step baking process ensures the crust stays crisp while the lemon layer sets to a custard-like consistency. The final bars are cooled completely before cutting to maintain their shape and optionally topped with powdered sugar for a subtle sweetness and texture contrast.
This dessert offers a balance of sweet and tart that highlights the fresh lemon flavor without overwhelming richness. The shortbread crust adds a delicate crunch and buttery depth that complements the bright filling. These bars are convenient for serving at casual gatherings or as a refreshing finish to meals.
For best results, let the bars cool fully in the pan before slicing to achieve clean squares. Adding a teaspoon of vanilla to the crust can add a subtle aroma without altering the lemon-forward profile. The powdered sugar topping is optional but adds a classic, visually appealing dusting and adds a slight sweetness.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour if desired
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- ¼ cup sugar
Filling
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon grated peel
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
Crust
- Blend ingredients together and press unto an 11 x 7 baking dish
- Bake at 325 F for about 20 minutes or until lightly brown.
Filling
- Combine ingredients in a bowl and beat until well blended.
- Spread over the hot baked crust
- Bake at 325 F for 25 minutes.
- Cool in pan.
- Cut into squares.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Allow lemon bars to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean edges.
- Adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the crust can enhance its flavor without overshadowing the lemon.
- Powdered sugar topping is optional and should be added just before serving to maintain texture.
- Use gluten free flour if a gluten-free variation is desired, adjusting baking time as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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