Description
Lemon Bars are a classic dessert that combines a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust with a tangy, sweet lemon filling. This easy recipe offers the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it at a party or enjoying a homemade indulgence, lemon bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert. Explore this simple recipe with tips for variations like blueberry, coconut, or ginger lemon bars. Enjoy the fresh citrusy goodness today!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners’ sugar (plus more for decoration)
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
For the Lemon Topping:
6 large eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest (zest lemons before juicing)
⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 5–6 lemons)
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and confectioners’ sugar. Mix well.
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Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
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For the topping, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth.
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Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour to the egg mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
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Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, until set and golden on top.
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Allow the lemon bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
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Dust with additional confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
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Make sure the lemon bars are fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny filling.
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Experiment with variations like blueberry lemon bars, ginger lemon bars, or coconut lemon bars.
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You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes (18–20 minutes for crust and 25–30 minutes for filling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
