Description
Indulge in the zesty goodness of these Lemon Dream Bars. A buttery crust topped with a luscious lemon filling, these bars are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the crust: Cream together the softened butter and ½ cup sugar. Add 2 cups of flour and mix to form a dough. Press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over the hot crust and bake until set.
- Chill and serve: Cool the bars, refrigerate for 2 hours, dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra tang, add more lemon zest.
- Best served cold and can be made a day in advance.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
