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Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

These easy Lemon Bars are a delightful dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 20 bars
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry blender
  • Baking Pan
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • knife

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup cold salted butter, cubed If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 6 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to form handles for lifting from the pan. Spray parchment with cooking spray or lightly butter.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest. Using a pastry blender cut the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles peas. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake crust for 20 minutes just until lightly golden around the edge.
  • Meanwhile prepare the filling: In the same bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour, lemon zest and salt until fully blended. Pour over warm crust.
  • Place back into the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes OR until the center is set when gently shaken.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut into 20 even squares or desired size pieces. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container, chilled for 3-5 days.

Notes

These bars are best served chilled and dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 366IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy-lemon-bars, lemon-bars-recipe
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