Lemon Bars

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Delightful Lemon Bars with a crisp shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling, dusted with powdered sugar.

Author: Zaki
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Cold unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon Pinch of salt
4 Large eggs
1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
2/3 cup Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon Pinch of salt
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper
Step 2: Make the shortbread crust by combining flour, sugar, salt, and butter, then pressing into the pa
Step 3: Blind bake the crust for 18-20 minutes until golde
Step 4: Prepare lemon filling by whisking eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth
Step 5: Pour lemon filling over the baked crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set
Step 6: Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours
Step 7: Dust with confectioners' sugar, cut into squares, and enjoy

Notes

For clean slices, use a hot knife.

Patience is key; let the bars chill properly for the best texture.

Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/lemon-bars/