Lemon Bars Recipe
Lemon curd, sugar cookie crust, powdered sugar, raspberry sauce
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Ingredients
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Crust
Lemon Curd Filling
Raspberry Sauce
Garnish
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Lemon Curd Filling Preparation
- 6
Whisk Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt, and whisk until smooth.
- 7
- 8
Pour Filling
Once thickened, pour the lemon curd filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake Again
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Raspberry Sauce Preparation
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and water.
- 11
Cook Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- 12
Strain Sauce
If desired, strain the sauce through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Let cool.
