Description
Easy Lemon Bars are the perfect summer dessert, combining a buttery crust with a bright and zesty lemon filling. These bars strike an ideal balance between sweet and tart, making them refreshing and satisfying for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a family barbecue, these lemon bars are sure to impress. With just a handful of simple ingredients and clear instructions, you’ll have this delightful treat ready in no time. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and watch as they disappear from the plate!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour and granulated sugar; cut in softened butter until crumbly. Press into the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour; pour over the baked crust.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. - Let the bars cool fully to ensure clean cuts. - For added flavor, try mixing in lime zest or topping with fresh berries.