Here’s a delightful lemon dessert recipe for Lemon Bars. They are tangy, sweet, and have a buttery shortbread crust that perfectly complements the zesty lemon filling.
Lemon Bars
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, and mix until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the lemon filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined and smooth.
- Bake the lemon bars: Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.
- Cool and serve: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar. Cut into squares or bars and serve.
Tips:
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Enjoy the bright, tangy flavor of these classic lemon bars!
