Lemon bars are a classic spring recipe made with a buttery crust and gooey lemon filling. Top this lemon bar recipe with powdered sugar and you’ll have an easy and delicious dessert!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: 100 Best Brownies and Bars Recipes, America's Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides
Keyword: bar dessert, dessert, fruit dessert, lemon, lemon bars, spring
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
To make the crust:
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 1-2 minutes.
1 Cup Unsalted Butter, 1/2 Cup Sugar
With the mixer on low, add the flour, salt and lemon juice and beat until just mixed.
2 Cups All Purpose Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
Dump the dough into the prepared baking pan and press the dough to the edges of the pan to build up 1/2 inch on the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown.
Remove from oven, leave the oven on and cool on a wire rack.
To make the filling:
Whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl. Mixture will be very runny.
6 Large Eggs, 2 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup All Purpose Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice, 2 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
Pour over the baked crust and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set and doesn't move when shaken.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares before serving.
Powdered Sugar
Notes
To freeze: Lasts 3 days in fridge or 3 months in freezer. Place on baking sheet and freeze completely for 3 hours then transfer to plastic bag and store until ready. Thaw in fridge overnight.