Description
These sunny, easy lemon bars feature a crisp buttery crust and a tangy, silky lemon filling. A perfect dessert for gatherings or weekends, made with everyday ingredients and no special equipment required. Sweet, zesty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4 lemons
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for lifting
In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth
Add 2 cups flour to the crust mixture and mix with a spatula until a soft dough forms
Press the dough firmly into the pan, filling corners evenly
Bake crust for 18 to 20 minutes until edges are lightly golden
While crust bakes, whisk 4 eggs in a bowl, then gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt
Once crust is done, pour filling over it and smooth with a spatula
Bake filling for 20 to 22 minutes until set but with a soft center
Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into 16 bars
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for smooth filling
A fine-mesh sieve ensures an ultra-smooth lemon mixture
For neater slices, chill bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg