Servings: 9
Classic Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Classic Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe - buttery crust and fresh and tangy lemon curd on top. Simple dessert, you can make any time of the year!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 sticks — , 112grams each (1 cup) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the filling (curd):
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2/3 cups lemon juice (fresh squeezed is recommen
Instructions
For the crust:
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a food processor, process butter, sugar, flour and salt until crumbs are formed. You can do this by hand, incorporating the butter into the dry ingredients, but it si a little messy.
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Spread dough onto the baking dish in an even layer.
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Bake crust for 15 -18 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
For the filling:
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While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Add flour, whisk again, make sure there are no lumps. Add lemon juice and whisk to incorporate.
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Pour mixture over the crust.
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Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is set.
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Let it cool in the pan for 1 hour, then cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Remove from pan together with the foil.
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Slice into squares.
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Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
lemon bars