Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 large egg yolk; Filling:; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 cups sugar; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 5 or 6 lemons); 6 large eggs plus 1 large yolk; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Crust:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk
Filling:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 5 or 6 lemons)
6 large eggs plus 1 large yolk
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan; line with parchment paper. Lay another sheet of parchment crosswise, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides.
2
Pulse flour, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch and salt in a food processor. Pulse in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pulse in yolk until mixture comes together.
3
Press into an even 1/4-inch-thick layer in pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. Bake, rotating halfway through, until crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
4
Make filling: Mix flour and sugar. Whisk in lemon zest and juice. Whisk eggs, yolk and salt into lemon mixture.
5
Pour lemon mixture over warm crust. Reduce oven temperature to 300u00b0F. Bake until filling is just set in center, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Lemon Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon Bars

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