Description
These Best Lemon Bars are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a buttery crust and a luscious lemon filling. A classic dessert that’s sure to brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided: 2 cups for crust, ¼ cup for filling), ¼ teaspoon salt.
For the Filling:
4 large eggs, 1½ cups granulated sugar, ¼ cup freshly grated lemon zest, ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of flour and salt, mix until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the eggs, 1½ cups sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining ¼ cup flour until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust as soon as it comes out of the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra tang, add an additional tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Bars are easiest to cut when well chilled.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
