Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust Recipe
These Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base topped with a bright and tangy lemon filling. Perfect for any occasion, these bars balance sweet and tart flavors beautifully, making them an irresistible treat. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Eggs
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the shortbread crust by combining flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press into the pan evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour for the lemon filling.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let the bars cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra lemony flavor, increase the zest.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg