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Lemon Bars Recipe

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3.9 from 13 reviews

These tangy and sweet Lemon Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious lemon custard filling, dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 59 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Filling

  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Topping

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the lemon bars later.
  2. Make the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and ½ cup granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until fully combined, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
  3. Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together 4 eggs, ½ cup lemon juice, 2 cups granulated sugar, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until the mixture becomes frothy and well incorporated.
  5. Pour filling over crust: Remove the crust from the oven, and immediately pour the lemon filling evenly over the warm crust layer.
  6. Bake the lemon bars: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 22-24 minutes. The bars are done when the center no longer jiggles and the edges start to turn golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Use the edges of the parchment paper to carefully lift them out of the dish. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing into 12 squares and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra zest and flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest rather than bottled lemon juice.
  • Ensure the crust is warm but not hot when pouring the filling to avoid mixing layers.
  • Allow the bars to cool fully to get clean cuts and prevent the filling from running.
  • Store leftover lemon bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 44 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/lemon-bars-recipe/