Description
Indulge in the delightful tang and sweetness of Super Easy Lemon Bars! This refreshing dessert combines a buttery shortbread crust with a luscious lemon curd filling, making it the perfect treat for any occasion—be it family gatherings, picnics, or cozy nights at home. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these bars that are sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for spring and summer but enjoyed year-round, each bite offers a zesty burst of flavor that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus 1/2 cup for filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and powdered sugar in a bowl, gradually adding in 1 cup of flour until combined. Press into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
- Bake crust for about 15 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until blended. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Sift in remaining flour, stirring gently.
- Pour filling over baked crust and return to oven for another 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg