Lemon Espresso Bites
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Lemon Espresso Bites, a unique fusion of zesty citrus and bold coffee flavors. Perfectly soft and buttery, these bite-sized treats combine the brightness of fresh lemon zest and juice with the rich depth of espresso powder, creating a harmonious balance between tangy and robust. With a quick 20-minute prep time and a light powdered sugar dusting, this easy recipe is ideal for gourmet snacking, elegant dessert platters, or coffee pairings. Whether you're looking for a refined treat for afternoon tea or a handheld indulgence, these Lemon Espresso Bites are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 15 grams cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, espresso powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using your hands or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan, about 30 minutes.
Once cooled, lift the bites out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
Dust the top generously with powdered sugar before cutting into 16 small squares or bites.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.2 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.7 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.7 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*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.
