Ingredients for Light Lemon Bars
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Low Fat Cream Cheese
- Vegetable Oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Fresh Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- Fresh Lemon Juice
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How to Make Light Lemon Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Cut in 4 ounces (1 stick) cold cream cheese and ¼ cup vegetable oil using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until pale and slightly thickened.
- Whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in ½ cup fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
44g
Fat
7g
Carbs
6g
