Lemon-lovers rejoice! The best lemon bar recipe is finally here. It's a homemade dessert that's easy to make and sure to impress. It has just the right amount of sweet and tart lemon filling and delicious buttery crust.After they bake and cool, dust them with powdered sugar and serve. Once you learn how to make this easy lemon bar recipe, your friends and family will ask you to make them every time you get together.
½cupPowdered Sugar(confectioners’ sugar) plus additional for dusting
½teaspoon Salt
1cupUnsalted Butter2 sticks, melted
Lemon Layer
2cupsGranulated Sugar
½cupAll-Purpose Flour
5Eggs
3Egg Yolks
1cupLemon Juice(from about 8 lemons)
1tablespoonLemon Zest(from 2 lemons)
Instructions
Make the shortbread crust
Preheat the oven 350ºF. Prepare 13 in. x 9 in.pan with vegetable pan spray.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, powdered sugar and salt.
Add butter to the mixture and stir to form a soft dough. Then press into the bottom of the pan and freeze for 15 minutes.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Make lemon layer filling
While the crust is baking, whisk together granulated sugar and flour in a medium bowl.
Add eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest and whisk until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the hot crust and return to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the center is set. Cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
Decorate and serve!
Once your lemon bars have completely cooled, they can be cut into individual portions. Before serving, dust them with additional powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch!
Notes
To Store: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To Freeze: Wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months.
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