How to Make Lemon Bars

Vegetarian
How to Make Lemon Bars
100 min.
8
233kcal

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If you're in search of a delightful dessert that is both refreshing and satisfying, look no further than this classic lemon bars recipe. Perfectly sweet and tangy, these lemon bars deliver a delicious balance that makes them an irresistible treat. The buttery crust serves as a soft foundation, while the zesty lemon custard is both vibrant and creamy, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite.

What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will impress your family, friends, or guests. Not only are they easy to make, but the vibrant citrus flavor will brighten up any gathering, whether it’s a barbecue, picnic, or a casual evening at home. Plus, as a vegetarian dessert, these lemon bars cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy them.

With a prep time of just under an hour and a total of around 100 minutes to ready your treat, it’s a fantastic recipe to have in your repertoire. Once baked and cooled, cutting them into perfect squares is a satisfying finish to the process. Don’t forget to dust with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar for an elegant touch. Dive into a nostalgic experience with this delightful dessert, and savor the taste of homemade lemon bars that will have you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon confectioners' sugar to taste
  • large egg yolk 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted at room temperature
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • wooden spoon
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
  3. Mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
  4. Moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. Use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
  5. Bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
  6. Beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth.
  7. Add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes.
  8. Pour lemon custard over crust.
  9. Bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. Dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories233kcal
Protein3.79%
Fat50.35%
Carbs45.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.14
Glycemic Load
18.49
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7473912731461%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:232.88kcal
11.64%
Fat:13.38g
20.58%
Saturated Fat:7.89g
49.3%
Carbohydrates:27.42g
9.14%
Net Carbohydrates:27.26g
9.91%
Sugar:25.51g
28.34%
Cholesterol:99.95mg
33.32%
Sodium:93.43mg
4.06%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:2.27g
4.53%
Vitamin A:453.52IU
9.07%
Selenium:5.97µg
8.53%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.24%
Vitamin C:3.92mg
4.75%
Phosphorus:39.17mg
3.92%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.85%
Folate:14.46µg
3.61%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.53%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.95%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.91%
Iron:0.39mg
2.18%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.76%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.74%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.63%
Calcium:15.2mg
1.52%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes