Description
These classic Lemon Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth and tangy lemon filling, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups for crust and 1/2 cup for filling
2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
12 tbsp unsalted butter melted
3 tbsp lemon zest
3 cups sugar
8 eggs large
room temperature
1 cup lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups of flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup flour, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure eggs are at room temperature and use fresh lemon juice for a vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Lemon Bars, dessert, lemon recipe, baking, American cuisine