Lemon Capri
Brighten up your dessert repertoire with the zesty and utterly delightful Lemon Capri bars, a perfect balance of tangy citrus and buttery sweetness. This recipe features a tender, golden crust made from a simple mix of cold, diced butter, flour, and sugar, paired with a luscious lemon filling bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh lemon juice and zest. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these elegant bars are baked to perfection in under an hour, making them an ideal treat for sunny afternoons, potlucks, or whenever you crave a refreshing bite. A generous dusting of powdered sugar gives the Lemon Capri its signature look and an extra touch of sweetness. Easy to make yet sophisticated in taste, this recipe is a surefire way to brighten anyone's day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for crust)
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 3 eggs (large)
- 1 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 cups of granulated sugar (for crust).
Add the cold, diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it’s lightly golden. Remove it from the oven, but leave it on.
While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling by whisking together 3 eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar (for filling), 0.5 cups of fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a medium bowl until smooth.
Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust, ensuring it spreads evenly.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the top generously with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before slicing into bars or squares.
Serve and enjoy your refreshing Lemon Capri dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.5 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.6 g | 333% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 817 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.1 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 270.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 586 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
