Lemon bars are a tangy and sweet dessert with a buttery crust and a zesty lemon filling. Here’s how to make these refreshing and easy-to-make bars:
- Ingredients: Gather the following ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and powdered sugar.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, and softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour Filling: Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
- Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
- Cool: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the baking dish.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once cooled, dust the top of the lemon bars with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
By following this recipe, you can enjoy tangy and sweet lemon bars, a perfect dessert for citrus lovers.
