Lemon Bars Recipe
A sweet and citrus flavored dessert bar with tangy lemon filling incrusted with shortbread
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of unsalted butter (softened), and 0.25 tsp of salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Press into Pan
Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Make the Filling
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 large eggs until well combined.
- 5
Add Lemon Ingredients
Add 0.5 cups of fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp of lemon zest, and 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour to the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- 6
Pour Over Crust
Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.