Description
A delicious lemon dessert with a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (2–3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (finely grated)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine butter, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until it forms a soft dough.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1/2 cup sifted flour.
- Pour the mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes and then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a bit more lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg