Lemon Bars
These Lemon Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, with a buttery crust that melts in your mouth complemented by a silky, zesty lemon filling. The perfect treat for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Indulge in a piece of sunshine with every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- :
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for decorating finished bars
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces, plus extra for pan
- :
- 4 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, from about 2 large lemons
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: Pulse flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and process for 8 to 10 seconds and then pulse until the mixture is pale yellow and resembles coarse meal, about three 1-second pulses. Sprinkle the mixture into the lined pan and press firmly into an even layer over the entire pan bottom and ½-inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, sugar and flour in a medium bowl, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, milk and salt to blend well.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Stir the filling mixture to reincorporate the ingredients, then pour into the warm crust. Bake until the filling feels firm when touched lightly, about 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack; cool to near room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper, then place on a cutting board to slice into squares. Sift powdered sugar over bars, if desired. Leftover bars can be covered in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT45M
Yield
24 bars
Nutrition
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
- Protein Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 42 mg
- Sodium Content: 85 mg
- Sugar Content: 14 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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