Description
Lemon Bars are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, featuring a buttery crust that crumbles with every bite. This easy recipe delivers a burst of citrus flavor, making it an ideal dessert for sunny days or any gathering. Delight your guests with these refreshing treats that are simple to make yet impressive in taste.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and a bit of flour until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return it to the oven for another 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, increase lemon zest or add a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness. Use fresh lemons for maximum taste; avoid bottled lemon juice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.