The Very Best Lemon Bars
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The Very Best Lemon Bars
Description
This recipe for The Very Best Lemon Bars begins with a crust of flour, butter, and powdered sugar mixed to a crumbly texture and pressed firmly into a baking pan. Baking the crust first creates a tender base that supports the filling without overwhelming it. The filling is made from eggs, sugar, flour, freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, and baking powder, whisked together and poured over the hot crust before returning to the oven. Baking until set results in a tart and smooth custard layer. A dusting of powdered sugar on top softens the tartness and adds a subtle crust. Using fresh lemons enhances the bright citrus flavor, while pressing the crust firmly ensures it holds its texture balance. Baking in a glass pan helps prevent metallic flavors and eases removal.
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
LEMON FILLING:
- 4 egg
- 1½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
FOR THE CRUST:
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together with pastry blender until crumbly.
- Press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan lined with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until slightly brown.
FOR THE LEMON FILLING:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients.
- Pour over pre-baked hot crust.
- Bake 20 minutes at 350℉. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Allow bars to cool before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Press the crust firmly to create a balanced texture between crust and filling.
- Use cold butter and a pastry blender to create light layers in the crust.
- Bake lemon bars in a glass pan to avoid metallic taste and for easy removal.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest are key for the bright lemon flavor.
- Refrigerate the bars for a few hours before cutting to let them set properly.
- Dust powdered sugar generously on top after baking for a subtle sweet finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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