Chef John'S Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the shortbread crust:; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the lemon layer:; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Servings: persons

For the shortbread crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the lemon layer:
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

1
Place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2
Place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
3
Moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. Use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
4
Bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
5
Beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. Pour lemon custard over crust.
6
Bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. Dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

700

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the shortbread crust:, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Lemon Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chef John'S Lemon Bars

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