Lemon Yogurt Bars
Brighten up your dessert table with these luscious Lemon Yogurt Bars, a perfect blend of tangy citrus and creamy indulgence. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a silky filling made with fresh lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, and rich Greek yogurt, this recipe is a refreshing twist on traditional lemon bars. With only 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make bars are baked to perfection, then chilled for a satisfyingly smooth texture that melts in your mouth. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness to balance the vibrant lemon flavor, making these bars a crowd-pleaser for spring gatherings, potlucks, or any time you're craving a bright, citrusy treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and salt. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and work it into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring it is tightly packed. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth and well incorporated.
Pour the filling mixture over the warm crust, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Dust the top with powdered sugar, slice into 12 squares, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 779 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 903 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 440.8 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 278.5 g | ||
| Protein | 59.9 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 861 mg | 18% | |
*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.
