Luscious Lemon Bars

Vegetarian
Luscious Lemon Bars
45 min.
6
463kcal
100%sweetness
12.95%saltiness
9.47%sourness
6.44%bitterness
7.66%savoriness
30.64%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

These luscious lemon bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion! With a sweet and tangy flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The combination of a buttery shortbread crust and a creamy lemon filling creates a delicious treat that is hard to resist. This recipe is simple to follow and comes together quickly, making it a great option for when you need a last-minute dessert. The end result is a beautiful, mouthwatering dessert that looks like it came straight from a bakery. Whether you're serving them at a dinner party or enjoying them as a special treat, these lemon bars are sure to impress. The bright, citrusy flavor is perfect for spring and summer, but they can be enjoyed all year round. So, why not give them a try? They're sure to become one of your go-to dessert recipes! Put on a pot of tea, and let's get baking! You'll be glad you did.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • ounces butter soft ()
  •  eggs 
  • 50 flour 
  •  juice of lemon for ½ cup of juice (or 2 small lemons- basically enough )
  • tablespoon lemon zest 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1.8 cups granulated sugar white fine

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. PREHEAT oven to 350FGREASE 9x13 inch rectangular cake panCOMBINE crust ingredients and press with fingertips into panBAKE for 20 minutesFILLING: As crust is baking combine all remaining ingredients and whisk together until well combined.When crust is baked, remove from oven, fill with lemon filling; return to ovenBAKE for an addition 23-25 minutes (don't let the top get overbrown - see pic above for what you are looking for!)REMOVE from oven and allow to cool for 1/2 hr on a wire rack.Tip: To remove from baking pan, cut the bars in half and remove each half with a large flexible spatula. Then finish cutting bars into squaresDUST with sifted icing sugar and you are DONE.Last steps - VERY IMPORTANT: Put on a pot of tea and I will be there shortly ;)See recipe PLUS photos @ my blog: http://lemondropsfoodie.blogspot.com/2011/02/luscious-lemon-bars.html

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein3.22%
Fat33.51%
Carbs63.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.85
Glycemic Load
45.41
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.365652173913%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
12.95%
Sourness:
9.47%
Bitterness:
6.44%
Savoriness:
7.66%
Fattiness:
30.64%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.53kcal
23.13%
Fat:17.7g
27.24%
Saturated Fat:10.42g
65.11%
Carbohydrates:75.21g
25.07%
Net Carbohydrates:74.86g
27.22%
Sugar:68.28g
75.87%
Cholesterol:122.47mg
40.82%
Sodium:189.16mg
8.22%
Protein:3.83g
7.65%
Selenium:10.19µg
14.56%
Vitamin A:591.9IU
11.84%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.57%
Folate:27.29µg
6.82%
Phosphorus:64.92mg
6.49%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.13%
Iron:0.86mg
4.77%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.56%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.04%
Calcium:40.02mg
4%
Vitamin C:3.23mg
3.91%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.8%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.32%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.62%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.47%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.28%
Copper:0.03mg
1.72%
Potassium:52mg
1.49%
Fiber:0.35g
1.39%
Magnesium:5.39mg
1.35%
Vitamin K:1.41µg
1.35%
Source:Foodista