Luscious Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups flour; ½ cup powdered sugar; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup water; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon rind, of (2 medium lemons); 7 -8 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups flour
½ cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup water
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon rind, of (2 medium lemons)
7 -8 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven 350.
2
Crust: First soften butter and put into bowl.
3
Then add the flour and the powdered sugar, and mix thoroughly with wisk.
4
Next spread dough evenly into a 9 x 13 inch pan and cook for 15-20 minutes.
5
Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6
Then cover the bowl, and refrigerate while the crust is cooking.
7
Lemon curd: blend the egg yolks with the cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan and place over the stove on a low heat.
8
Next whisk in the water and lemon juice, turn up to medium heat until the mixture thickens.
9
Remove from heat, add lemon peel and butter.
10
Then let cool for a few minutes.
11
Assembling: Spread the cream cheese filling after the crust has cooled for a few minutes.
12
Next carefully spread the lemon curd over the cream cheese and put back in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
13
Cool to room temperature, and chill for 1 hour before cutting into bars.
14
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.

1637

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, 8 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Lemon Bars

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