Description
Lemon Bars with a Shortbread Crust are the ultimate sweet and tangy dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion. With their gooey, buttery filling and zesty lemon flavor, these bars are irresistibly delicious. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging yourself, they are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. The combination of a rich shortbread crust and a bright lemon filling creates a delightful contrast that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve them chilled or warm, dressed up with a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries for an extra touch. These Lemon Bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, and sugar in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg