Description
Deliciously tart lemon bars with a buttery crust and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8 x 8 inch (or 9″ square pan) with foil or parchment paper.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, cut together the cold butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and ¼ cup powdered sugar.
- Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk the Filling: Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the Filling: Pour the lemon filling mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together ¾ cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice for the glaze.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for about 2 hours.
Notes
- This cold butter creates a flaky crust that melts in your mouth!
- Essential for structure; ensure it’s leveled for the right texture.
- Adds a touch of sweetness and a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
- Balances the tartness of the lemons, making it irresistibly sweet!
- Helps provide stability to your lemon filling.
- Gives a light lift to the filling, enhancing texture.
- The key to a rich, custardy consistency in your lemon filling.
- Freshly squeezed is best for that vibrant lemon flavor!
- Brightens the filling with fragrant citrus notes, intensifying the overall taste.
- Keeps it tangy and complements the lemon bar recipe perfectly!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg