Lemon Bars
The first time I ever had a Lemon Bar was as part of a cookie trade during Christmas holidays. I was fascinated with how easy they are to make when I recreated the recipe at home. I hope you enjoy it
Servings Prep Time
20 Bars 20Minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
45Minutes 1Hour
Servings Prep Time
20 Bars 20Minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
45Minutes 1Hour
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9X13 pan and set to the side.
  2. For the Shortbread Crust- Blend butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy. Slowly add 1 cup of flour, blending well. Press into 9X13 pan distributing dough evenly on the bottom. Bake in oven for 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 1 hour.
  3. For Lemon Curd-Whisk 6 eggs. When well blended add 3 cups of sugar. Mix and slowly add remaining flour, 1/2 a cup at a time to make sure it blends. Fold in lemon zest. Stir in lemon juice. Lemon curd batter should be thick but pour-able.
  4. Pour lemon curd mixture onto shortbread crust. Bake on lower rack at 350 F for 35-40 minutes, making sure it sets but not browns on top. Remove from over allow to cool. Lightly dust with powdered sugar.