Lemon Bars
These classic lemon bars are extra tangy, perfectly sweet, and super easy to make. This is the ultimate lemon lovers' recipe!
Yields 12 bars
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon, & level)
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, (cut into 8 pieces)
Lemon Filling:
- 1 ¼ cup (250 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon, & level)
- 4 large eggs
- zest of 2 lemons, (about 2 tsp; optional)
- ⅔ cup (159 g) fresh lemon juice, (about 4-5 lemons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To make the crust: Combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a lightly greased 11x7-inch or 8 to 9-inch square glass baking dish and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile make the filling: Whisk together the sugar and flour in a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the zest and lemon juice. Mix until everything is smooth and combined.
- Pour filling over hot crust and return to oven to bake for an additional 18 to 20 minutes or until set. When done, the filling will no longer jiggle.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar. For best results refrigerate for an hour or two and serve cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g