Easy Lemon Bars
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4.8
Easy Lemon Bars
Description
Easy Lemon Bars feature a crisp shortbread crust made by blending cold butter with sugar and flour, pressed into a pan and baked until lightly golden. The filling is prepared by whisking together sugar, flour, whole eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, which produces a smooth, tangy layer that sets into a custard-like consistency upon baking. The bars are baked in two stages, first the crust and then the filling on top, to achieve a balance of textures.
The lemon filling provides a bright, citrus flavor that complements the rich, buttery base. The bars are cut into squares and can be served chilled or at room temperature, making them a versatile sweet treat for various occasions.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 12 tablespoons butter frozen and cut in small pieces, unsalted
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 large egg
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking pan both ways with parchment paper with overhang.
- Add the butter, sugar and flour to a food processor or blender and let process for 20-30 seconds or until the dough comes together into a ball then press into an 8x8 inch pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Combine the 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 4 eggs, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl and whisk well and let sit for 15 minutes while crust bakes, whisk just before pouring onto crust and then bake the crust with the filling for 30-35 minutes (remove before it starts to brown).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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