When life gives you lemons, turn them into these irresistible lemon bars! With a buttery crust and a zesty lemon filling, these bars offer a refreshing burst of citrus in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is both simple to make and utterly delightful.
Crust:
馃 2 sticks of unsalted butter (melted)
馃崥 2 and 1/4 cups of flour
馃崿 1/2 cup of sugar
馃 1/4 teaspoon salt
馃崷 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
馃崿 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
馃崥 1/4 cup flour
馃 6 eggs
馃崑 1 cup fresh lemon juice
馃崑 1 tablespoon lemon zest
馃崶 Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
1- Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 350掳F (175掳C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Gradually add in the flour and continue mixing until a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
2- Make the Filling:
While the crust is baking, whisk together sugar and eggs in a large bowl until well combined.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, flour, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps.
Once the crust is baked, pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust.
3- Bake the Lemon Bars:
4- Cool and Serve:
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for at least 2-3 hours.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories per Serving: Approximately 180 kcal
Equipment: Mixing bowls, whisk, 9x13 inch baking pan, parchment paper, oven
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Proteins: 2g
Fats: 9g
Carbohydrates: 24g
For an extra zesty flavor, increase the lemon zest to your preference.
Ensure the bars are completely cool before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent it from melting.
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