Lemon Almond Meringue Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon Almond Meringue Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/3 cup ground almonds; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 x 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 None large eggs, separated; 1.75 oz flaked almonds, toasted, half finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease an 8 x 12 jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper, overlapping the long sides of the pan.
2
Beat butter, vanilla and 1/2 cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in ground almonds and flour. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 mins, or until lightly browned. Cool.
3
In a small bowl, combine milk, zest, juice and egg yolks. Spread over crust; refrigerate for 30 mins, or until just set
4
Preheat the oven again to 350u00b0F. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until dissolved between additions. Fold in the chopped almonds. Spread meringue over lemon bars and sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake for 15 mins, or until lightly browned.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup ground almonds, and more.

Yes, Lemon Almond Meringue 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.

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Lemon Almond Meringue Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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