Lemon Bars Recipe

The sensational lemony fragrance of lemon bars is irresistible. A citrusy, soft custard-like top filling rests on a buttery crumble crust. Among the most popular lemon desserts, they’re a big hit with dessert lovers (EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE). One bar is rarely enough.

Not your ordinary lemon bars, yet an easy and effortless recipe. Handmade lemon dessert begins with a buttery crumble pressed into a pan and baked. While the bottom crust is baking, the top lemon filling is quickly mixed.

Once the base is ready, the lemon custard is poured on top and baked. The whiff of fresh lemon is just as refreshing in the kitchen as it is in every soft, melt-in-your-mouth bite (MARBLE CAKE). 

Ingredients for Butter Crumble Pastry

1/2 cup softened salted butter

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

Ingredients for Lemon Filling 

4 eggs (room temperature)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Juice of 2 lemons

1/2 tsp lemon zest

How to Make Butter Crumble Crust 

Combine and crumble butter, sugar, and flour until smooth.

Press into a greased pan.

Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 10 minutes.

 

How to Make Lemon Filling 

Sift flour and mix in sugar. 

Beat eggs and mix in lemon juice and zest.

Add flour sugar mixture into eggs lemon mixture.

Fold and ensure there's no lumps. 

Pour over the baked butter crumble crust

Bake for 30 minutes. 

Once slightly cool down, cut into bars. 

Optional: Dust with icing sugar for extra sweetness.