Description
Enjoy these tangy and buttery lemon bars featuring a sweet and tart flavor balance. Made with a simple shortbread crust and a smooth lemon curd filling, they’re perfect for any occasion. Best served chilled.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 freshly zested lemons
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from the same lemons)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper extending over the sides.
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3–4 minutes.
Add the flour and salt. Mix until well combined and the dough starts to firm up.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown around the edges. Let the crust cool completely.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until fully blended.
Stir in the lemon zest, then add the lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the cooled crust into the pan.
Bake for 20–22 minutes, until the center just sets and no longer jiggles when gently pressed.
Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter and eggs for optimal mixing and texture.
Ensure you use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg