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Lemon Bars are a decadent dessert with a shortbread like base topped with a smooth, rich lemon layer.

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Lemon Bars are a vibrant and flavourful dessert.

These decadent citrus bars are sure to be a hit.

This lemon bar recipe takes about an hour and twenty minutes to prepare and then requires about three hours to set.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make these lemon bars, I started by lining an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Then I dumped some flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl.

I whisked the flour and sugar together.

Then I added some melted butter to the bowl.

I stirred well until a dough formed.

I pressed the dough into the parchment lined baking dish.

 

Then I baked the dough until firm to the touch.

I set the baking dish aside and left the crust to cool.

I dumped some flour, granulated sugar and the zest from two lemons into a mixing bowl.

I whisked the ingredients well.

Then I added some eggs and lemon juice to the bowl.

I whisked until the mixture was smooth.

I poured the mixture over the crust in the baking pan.

I returned the pan to the oven and baked until the center was only slightly jiggly.

I removed the pan from the oven and left it to cool for an hour at room temperature.

Then I placed the pan in the fridge for two hours to finish setting.

I removed the pan from the fridge.

I used the parchment paper to lift the lemon bars from the pan.

Then I dusted the lemon bars with powdered sugar.

I sliced them into 9 squares.

Then the lemon bars were ready to serve.

These sweet citrus bars are sure to be a family favourite.

If you are looking for a delicious lemon dessert recipe, then you need to try these Lemon Bars!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make These Lemon Bars:

Crust

• 1 ½ cups Flour
• ½ cup Powdered Sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) Butter, melted

Filling

• 1 ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¾ cup Flour
• Zest of 2 Lemons
• ¾ cup Lemon Juice
• 4 Large Eggs

Topping

• Powdered Sugar, to Dust

How to Make Lemon Bars:

1. Preheat the oven to 325℉ and line an 8×8 inch (or 9×9 inch) baking dish with parchment paper (it’s alright if some hangs over the edge, this will make it easier to remove the bars when done).
2. Make the crust by whisking together the flour and sugar, then melt the butter (either on the stove or in the microwave), and pour over the mixture.
3. Stir well with a spoon until a dough forms.
4. Press the dough on the parchment paper into the dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch, it should not golden.
5. Allow to cool until you’re done making the filling.
6. While the crust is baking, start making the filling by zesting 2 lemons.
7. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and lemon zest.
8. Then whisk in the eggs and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.
9. Pour the mixture over the crust.
10. Bake for 33-38 minutes, or until the very center is only slightly jiggly.
11. Allow to cool for 1 hour at room temperature, then let set in the fridge for 1-2 hours before taking out of the dish and cutting it into squares and dusting with powdered sugar to serve.
12. Enjoy!

FAQS:

How do I store these bars?

• These bars can be stored in the fridge or freezer, not at room temperature. It’s recommended to eat chilled.
• They last in the fridge 3-4 days in an airtight container.
• Or freeze up to 3-4 months, and allow to thaw before enjoying.
• If you dust them with powdered sugar before storing, you may need to dust with more powdered sugar right before serving as the initial powdered sugar may have melted into the bars.

How sour are these lemon bars?

• These lemon bars are actually not very sour at all, they’re more sweet, but with a lemony flavor.

How many lemons do I need to make the ¾ cup of lemon juice?

• It takes at least 4 lemons to make ¾ cup of lemon juice, depending on size and how you juice them, you may need more.

What should the consistency of the top part, lemon part, of the bar taste like?

• Depending on how long you allow the bars to set in the fridge, it could have a similar texture to custard, or a bit thicker, not thick like fudge.

What happens if I forget to refrigerate the bars overnight, are they still safe to eat?

• It is not recommended to consume lemon bars if they sit out for 6 or more hours. Not only will they most likely look like pudding on a crust if left out all night, but because of the eggs, they may not be safe to eat if left out for that long.

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