Lemon Bars
These Lemon Bars are a bright and refreshing dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, tangy lemon filling. Perfect for spring and summer, they offer the ideal balance of sweet and citrusy flavors with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Filling:
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add flour to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely, then chill for easier slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and cut into squares.
Notes
Calories: 210 kcal
Find it online: https://juliataste.com/lemon-bars/