Description
Zesty lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and bright lemon filling. Perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor, crisp texture, and golden hue make these a timeless dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter, 1 cup (2 sticks, 8 oz / 227g)
All-Purpose Flour, 2 cups (240g)
Powdered Sugar, 1/2 cup (100g)
Salt, 1/4 teaspoon
Granulated Sugar, 3/4 cup (150g)
Eggs, 4 large
Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 cup (120ml)
Lemon Zest, 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Mix crust: Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and cold butter until crumbly
Press dough into a 9×13-inch baking pan
Poke holes in the dough with a fork and bake for 15 minutes
Cool crust slightly before spreading lemon filling
Beat 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 2 tbsp lemon zest until smooth
Pour filling over warm crust and bake for 15-20 minutes until curd is set
Chill completely before cutting into 24 bars
Notes
Use cold butter for flakiest crust
Gluten-free flour blend works as a substitute
Chill bars at least 2 hours for best texture
Store in airtight container up to 5 days
For vegan version, use egg replacer and dairy-free butter alternative
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg