Description
These classic lemon bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, silky lemon custard made from fresh lemons. Bright, tangy, and perfectly balanced, they are an easy homemade dessert that brings sunshine to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for custard)
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt, then rub butter in until crumbly.
- Press mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, then add lemon juice, zest, and flour.
- Pour custard over warm crust and return to oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice only for the best flavor. Allow bars to cool fully before cutting for clean layers. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg