Description
Lemon Bars are a delightful dessert with a buttery, crumbly crust and a tangy, sweet lemon filling. Perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, they make for a refreshing treat that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease the dish.
- For the crust, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the crust is golden and set.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.
- Pour the lemon filling over the hot, baked crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden around the edges. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your refreshing lemon bars!
Notes
- If you prefer a more intense lemon flavor, you can add extra lemon zest to the filling.
- For a slightly different twist, you can substitute part of the lemon juice with lime juice for a lemon-lime bar.
- Make sure the crust is golden before adding the filling for the best texture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American