Classic Lemon Bars
These Classic Lemon Bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Featuring a thick, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust and a bright, citrusy lemon curd filling, they are a perennial favorite for spring parties, potlucks, or a cozy weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 180
- Yield: 16
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST:
1 cup (224g) butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
FOR THE FILLING:
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cups fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, process butter, sugar, flour and salt until crumbs are formed. (Or mix by hand until a crumbly dough forms).
3. Spread dough onto the baking dish in an even layer and press down firmly.
4. Bake crust for 15-18 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
5. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar.
6. Add flour, whisk again, make sure there are no lumps. Add lemon juice and whisk to incorporate.
7. Pour mixture over the par-baked crust.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is set and no longer jiggles.
9. Let it cool in the pan for 1 hour, then cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10. Remove from pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into squares.
11. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor; bottled juice can be overly metallic.
For clean cuts, wipe your knife with a warm, damp cloth between every slice.
If you want a thicker filling, you can increase the lemon juice to 3/4 cup and add 1 extra tablespoon of flour.
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/classic-lemon-bars/