Description
Delight in the sweet and tart flavors of these Super Easy Lemon Bars, featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a creamy lemon curd filling.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (from 2-3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (finely grated)
- 3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- As needed Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour while mixing until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and press it evenly to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until it’s lightly golden, then cool slightly.
- Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the egg mixture, then mix in the sifted flour gently.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked shortbread crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American