Lemon-Macadamia Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon-Macadamia Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, cut up, softened; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; FILLING; 6 egg yolks; 6 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up, softened; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Servings: persons

CRUST
1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cut up, softened
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
FILLING
6 egg yolks
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so that foil hangs over edges. Cut 13x9-inch piece of parchment paper; place over foil in bottom of pan.
2
Place 1 cup macadamia nuts and 3/4 cup sugar in food processor; pulse until nuts are finely ground. Add flour, butter and lemon peel; pulse until mixture is blended (dough will not form). Spread mixture in pan; press evenly to form crust. Prick dough all over with fork. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pale brown. Cool completely.
3
In heavy medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar; whisk in lemon juice. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and temperature reaches 160u00b0F Remove from heat; whisk in 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Place in small bowl; press plastic wrap directly on surface. Cool to room temperature; spread over crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup macadamia nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
4
Remove bars by lifting foil ends. Slide bars with parchment paper liner onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces. Store in refrigerator.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1 cup roasted salted macadamia nut, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Macadamia Shortbread 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.

Lemon-Macadamia Shortbread Bars

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