Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKemuriLemon Bars Recipe

Lemon Bars Recipe

Inspired by Kemuri
Time1h
Serves25

For 25 people

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Topping

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Crust Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms.

  3. 3

    Press Into Pan

    Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan evenly.

  4. 4

    Bake Crust

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and all-purpose flour. Add the eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, and whisk until smooth and fully combined.

  2. 6

    Pour Filling Over Crust

    Pour the filling mixture over the baked crust, smoothing it out gently with a spatula.

  3. 7

    Bake Filling

    Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden.

Final Touch

  1. 8

    Cool and Dust

    Once baked, remove the lemon bars from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.

  2. 9

    Cut and Serve

    Cut into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy your delicious lemon bars with friends and family!

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