Description
Classic lemon bars deliver a zesty punch of sunshine right onto your dessert plate. Sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced, these bars will make your taste buds dance with pure citrusy joy.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Leavening:
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup flour, ½ cup softened butter, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Work the ingredients with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumbly mixture firmly into a greased 8-inch square baking pan, creating an even bottom layer.
- Slide the pan into a preheated 350F oven and bake for exactly 15 minutes until the crust turns a delicate golden color.
- Crack 2 large eggs into a separate mixing bowl and whisk them together with 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder until completely smooth.
- Remove the golden crust from the oven and carefully pour the lemony egg mixture over the hot base, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Return the pan to the 350F oven and bake an additional 20 minutes until the top sets and appears slightly firm.
- Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow the lemon bars to rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour before slicing into neat squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal and clean cutting of bars.
- Zest the lemons before juicing to get maximum flavor and make the process more efficient.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend, which will create a slightly different but delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg