Super Chocolate Goji Lemon Bar
Indulge in the perfect balance of zesty citrus, velvety chocolate, and chewy superfood goodness with these Super Chocolate Goji Lemon Bars. This unique recipe combines a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust with a vibrant lemon filling enhanced by tart goji berries and rich dark chocolate chips. Topped with a luscious drizzle of melted dark chocolate and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are a stunning dessert that masterfully blends tangy and sweet flavors. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they make an impressive treat for any occasion, offering a sophisticated twist to traditional lemon bars. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying snack, tea-time delight, or crowd-pleasing party dessert. Perfect for lemon lovers, chocolate enthusiasts, and those seeking a pop of superfood-inspired flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Goji berries
- 0.75 cups Dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups Dark chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of flour, 0.5 cups of powdered sugar, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt.
Pour in the 0.75 cups of melted unsalted butter and mix until a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to create the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a large bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 3 large eggs until smooth.
Sift in 2 tablespoons of flour and mix until fully incorporated.
Fold 0.5 cups of goji berries and 0.75 cups of dark chocolate chips into the lemon mixture.
Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and does not jiggle in the center.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and place them onto a cutting board.
Drizzle with 0.25 cups of melted dark chocolate, letting it set for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Dust lightly with powdered sugar before slicing into 12 squares or bars.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delicious and vibrant dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.9 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.3 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.6 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*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.
