Easy lemon bars
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Easy lemon bars
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These easy, zesty lemon bars are so easy to make and make a showstopping dessert topped with torched meringue.
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Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- pinch of salt
For the filling
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1¼ cup sugar
- 5 extra-large eggs
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Swiss meringue (optional)
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Line a square baking dish (9"x 9" / 22cm x 22cm) with baking or parchment paper on all sides.
- In the bowl of a food processor combine the butter, sugar, flour, salt and lemon zest. Pulse until the mixture just comes together.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and flatten with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside while you make the filling.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour onto the crust and place back in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when you move the pan.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes then carefully remove from the pan and allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Swiss Meringue topping (optional): Combine the egg whites and sugar in a large glass/metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk/stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved. To test, rub a little of the mixture between your fingers. If you feel sugar granules, continue stirring, if it's smooth remove it from the heat.
- Using a hand mixer whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and the mixture is completely cool.
- Transfer to a piping bag then decorate the bars. Torch the meringue with a blow torch and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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