The Ultimate Sour Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Sour Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 cup powdered suagar; pinch of salt; 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter cut into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Topping:; 5 large eggs room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup strained fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; powdered sugar for garnish

Servings: persons

Crust:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered suagar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
5 large eggs room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup strained fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
powdered sugar for garnish

1
For Crust:
2
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line 9 inch swuare pan with 2 inch high sides with foil, extendiing 1 inch above sides of pan. Butter 2 uncovered sides of pan, Combine flour powdered sugar and salt in processor, add buttered and cut in using on/off turns until mixture appears sandy. Add vanilla and process until dough begins to come together. Press dough evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake crust until golden brown about 28 minutes.
3
Meanwhile prepare topping. Whisk eggs and 2 cups sugat in amedium bowl to blend. Whisk in lemon juice then all purpose flour. Strain into another bowl. Mix in grated lemon peel.
4
Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake until sides are set and filling no longer moves in center when pan is shaken about 22 minutes. Cool on rack. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
5
Using foil sides as aid, lift dessert from pan. Fold down foil sides. Cut into 16 squares.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup powdered suagar, pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Sour 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.

The Ultimate Sour Lemon Bars

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