Today, we’re diving into the world of tangy delights with our irresistible Lemon Bar recipe. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and brighten your day with these delectable treats. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step guide will have you whipping up these lemony delights in no time.
A classic Lemon Bar is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a bright and zesty citrus flavor that wakes up your taste buds with its refreshing tang. The sweetness from the sugar balances out the tartness of the lemon, creating a harmonious flavor profile. The best part of these Lemon Bars in my opinion is the shortbread like crust that gives the bars a buttery and slightly crumbly base.
Ingredients:
Shortbread Crust
- Melted Butter (1 cup) (softened)
- Flour (2 cups)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Sugar (1/2 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
Lemon Filling
- Lemon Juice (1/2 cup)
- 1 Lemon
- 4 Eggs + 1 Egg Yolk
- Sugar (1 1/4 cups)
- Flour (1/4 cup)
What You’ll Need:
- 9×9 Baking Pan
- Food processor
- 2 Mixing Bowls
How to Make Lemon Bars
Shortbread Crust
We’re going to start with the shortbread crust, first preheat oven to 325 then mix melted butter, flour, salt, sugar, and vanilla extract in a food processor until dough forms. Spread dough into even layer in baking pan lined with parchment paper then bake for 25 minutes or until edges have lightly browned.
Lemon Bar Filling
In a large mixing bowl stir together lemon juice, eggs, sugar, flour, and zest from one lemon. Pour over crust while still warm then carefully place back into oven for another 25 to 30 minutes.
Allow Lemon bars to firm at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours then place in fridge for another 1 to 2 hours as they’re best served chilled.
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