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Decadent Lemon Bars: A Citrus Delight Recipe
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Decadent Lemon Bars: A Citrus Delight Recipe

Buttery, zesty lemon bars with a crumb crust and silky citrus filling. Perfectly balanced sweetness and tangy flavor for tea time or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine cold butter and flour until sandy.
  2. Mix in 1 tbsp sugar and a pinch of salt.
  3. Press dough into a 9x13" pan and refrigerate.
  4. Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  6. Pour filling over chilled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
  8. Sift powdered sugar for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgSugar: 15g

Notes

Use vegan butter for alternative. Avoid overbaking—filling should tremble slightly. Room-temp eggs ensure smooth blending. Wire rack helps crust stay crisp.

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