Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars Recipe

Relive your childhood with these irresistible old-fashioned lemon bars! A burst of sunshine in every bite, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy lemon curd and buttery shortbread crust. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, these lemon bars are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or an afternoon treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 158.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars

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How to Make Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  6. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice and eggs until smooth.
  7. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest.
  9. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
  10. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  11. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

20g

Carbs

7g