Lemon Pie Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1/2 pounds Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/8 teaspoons Kosher Salt; _____; FOR THE FILLING:; 6 whole Eggs; 3 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest; 1 cup Lemon Juice; 1 cup All-purpose Flour

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
1/2 pounds Unsalted Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/8 teaspoons Kosher Salt
_____
FOR THE FILLING:
6 whole Eggs
3 cups Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
1 cup Lemon Juice
1 cup All-purpose Flour

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
3
Combine the flour and salt; (at this point I throw in a little of the lemon zest) with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed.
4
Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. (Imagine a picture of it here)
5
Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.
6
Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
7
For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour.
8
Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
9
Dust with Confectioners Sugar, if desired.

1645

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1/2 pounds Unsalted Butter, Softened, 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar, 2 cups All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pie 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 Pie Bars

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