Luscious Lemon Bars
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Luscious Lemon Bars, a timeless treat that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a tangy-sweet lemon filling. Perfectly balanced and bursting with citrus flavor, these bars feature the zest of fresh lemons and a creamy filling that sets to silky perfection. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures—from the crisp crust to the smooth, luscious center. Ready in just under an hour and yielding 16 servings, this recipe is ideal for entertaining, bake sales, or a sunny afternoon snack. Whether you’re a lemon dessert enthusiast or a casual baker, these easy-to-make treats are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 4 eggs
- 0.667 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and optionally line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar for the crust. Mix until light and fluffy.
Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to ensure it is level.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of granulated sugar and 0.25 cup of all-purpose flour.
Add 4 eggs to the sugar-flour mixture and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in 0.667 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Mix until the filling is uniform and slightly foamy on top.
Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread evenly to cover the entire surface.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
Dust the top of the lemon bars with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before slicing into 16 squares or bars.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.0 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1261 mg | 420% | |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 642.8 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 744 mg | 16% | |
*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.
