EASY LEMON BARS RECIPE

This smooth Lemon Bars Recipe is a refreshing, candy, and slightly tart treat made of a lemony custard filling on pinnacle of a buttery shortbread crust.

This clean dessert is quick to make and each truely loves them!

never in a million years did I suppose I’d say that i like love Lemon Bars… however I do!!!

I’ve constantly liked lemonade and lemon hen but lemon desserts and pastries have been by no means tough for me to skip up. however, some years in the past I finally gave lemon a 2d threat and become pleasantly amazed to discover how deliciously amazing it's miles in things like cheesecake, cupcakes, and these bars.

The Buttery Crust

What makes those so excellent? First, that crumbly buttery shortbread crust. And please don’t replacement the butter with margarine or shortening. Butter is first-class and makes the whole lot 983x better.

And the fresh lemon… second, to make this lemon bar recipe, you want the excellent lemon custard! whilst baked, it paperwork a crust on pinnacle with the gentle sweet and tangy filling underneath. fresh lemon juice is a must! And to top it all off, they’re sprinkled with powdered sugar… masses of powdered sugar.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:

• 10 tablespoons butter , room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 3 large eggs , room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350 levels F and gently grease a 9x9 inch pan.
2. blend the flour, powdered sugar, and salt collectively. cut the butter into the combination till crumbly after which press into the lowest of the pan.
3. Bake for 15-18 mins until gently golden. meanwhile, make the filling.

For the Filling:

1. Whisk all the filling substances together till mixed.
2. Pour over the cooked crust and area again in the oven for 17-20 mins until filling is ready.
3. Cool completely, dirt with powdered sugar, cut into squares.

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