Description
Lemon bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. With a buttery crust and a smooth, zesty filling, these bars are simple to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them at summer picnics, cozy gatherings, or as a refreshing afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- For the crust, mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly; press into the bottom of the dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While it bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder, and zest.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust once cooled slightly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. Customize by adding vanilla or almond extract to the filling or swap regular sugar with coconut sugar for a unique taste. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.