Ingredients for Best Lemon Bars
How to Make Best Lemon Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the bars out later.
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, flour, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the hot, baked crust.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
- Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
72g
Fat
19g
Carbs
9g
