Lemon Bars
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Lemon Bars
Description
This recipe starts with a classic shortbread crust made from melted butter, sugar, flour, and salt, which is pressed into a pan and baked until it just begins to brown at the edges. The filling is prepared by combining eggs and sugar until well blended, then mixing in freshly squeezed lemon juice, vanilla, and flour to stabilize the custard. The filling is poured over the partially baked crust and baked again until it is set.
The resulting bars have a crisp but tender crust supporting a smooth, zesty lemon layer that holds its shape when sliced. Chilling before serving allows the filling to firm up, making neat portions easy to cut. A dusting of powdered sugar can add a subtle sweetness and decorative touch.
Lemon Bars suit a variety of occasions and serve well chilled as a bright dessert or snack. The vibrant lemon provides a refreshing contrast to the rich buttery base. They can be made ahead and stored chilled, making them a convenient dessert option.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 8 ounces unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt finely ground
For the Filling
- 6 egg room temperature, large
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice from 6-7 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract clear
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- confectioners sugar optional (for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the butter to a large mixing bowl. Add in the granulated sugar and use a hand-held mixer or whisk to cream together the butter and sugar until well-combined.
- Mix in the flour and salt.
- Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just beginning to lightly brown around the edges.While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
- Add the eggs and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Use a hand-held mixer to mix the eggs and sugar until well-combined.
- Add in the lemon juice and vanilla and mix until well-combined. Mix in the flour until combined.
- Pour the filling mixture over the cooked crust and return to the oven to bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to come to room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill for 2 hours. Dust the bars with powdered sugar if desired and remove from pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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