Lemon Bars
Servings 20 servings (may vary)
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 cup cold salted butter, cubed (If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 tsp salt)
- Filling:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 6 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to form handles for lifting from the pan. Spray parchment with cooking spray or lightly butter.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest. Using a pastry blender cut the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles peas. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 20 minutes just until lightly golden around the edge.
- Meanwhile prepare the filling: In the same bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour, lemon zest and salt until fully blended. Pour over warm crust.
- Place back into the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes OR until the center is set when gently shaken.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into 20 even squares or desired size pieces. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, chilled for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg