🍋 Creamy Lemon Bars Recipe
These creamy lemon bars have a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth, tangy lemon filling topped with powdered sugar. They’re sweet, refreshing, and perfect for dessert or afternoon treats.
🧾 Ingredients
For the crust
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the lemon filling
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional but recommended)
For topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy.
Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
2. Make the lemon filling
In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
Add flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Mix until fully combined and creamy.
3. Bake
Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust.
Bake again for 20–25 minutes, until the filling is set.
4. Cool and serve
Let the bars cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares and enjoy.
🍋 Tips for Perfect Lemon Bars
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for 1 hour before cutting for cleaner squares.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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