Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe
These Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust offer a delightful combination of tangy lemon curd filling over a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for a dessert or snack, this recipe uses fresh lemon juice, sugar, and butter to create a simple but flavorful treat. The key ingredients include lemons, flour, sugar, and butter. The crust is baked first, followed by the filling, ensuring the perfect texture and flavor contrast. Ideal for summer picnics or as a refreshing dessert after a hearty meal. Enjoy the zesty lemon flavor and buttery crust with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 lemon bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, butter, and sugar for the crust, press into baking pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes until the filling is set.
- Let cool, dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For a firmer crust, allow the lemon bars to cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg