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Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars is from-scratch done right -- tangy lemon custard on a buttery shortbread crust. It bakes up reliably as long as the oven is fully preheated before the pan goes in.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Additional: 60 min Total: 60 min

60Minutes

16Servings

4.5Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.

Ingredients

Makes 16 servings

For crust: 1 cup butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For filling: 4 eggs, 1.5 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 2/3 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest
powdered sugar for dusting

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

315Calories

12gFat

48gCarbs

5gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 pan with parchment.
Step 2
Mix the crust: rub the butter into the flour and powdered sugar until crumbly, then press firmly into the pan. Bake 20 minutes until pale gold.
Step 3
Whisk the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the filling over the hot crust.
Step 5
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until the center is just set (it should not wobble).
Step 6
Cool completely, then chill 1 hour, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares.

Cook's tips

Let it cool as directed before slicing -- cutting in too early makes for a messier, less set result.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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