Classic Lemon Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
02 -
1 large lemon, zested
03 -
¼ cup granulated sugar
04 -
½ teaspoon kosher salt
05 -
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
→ Filling
06 -
4 large eggs, room temperature
07 -
5 large lemons (including one from crust)
08 -
1½ cups granulated sugar
09 -
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
10 -
½ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Topping
11 -
Powdered sugar for dusting
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper slings. Let butter and eggs come to room temperature.
02 -
Mix lemon zest with sugar, add butter and salt, beat until creamy. Mix in flour until crumbly. Press into pan and bake 15-22 minutes until light golden.
03 -
Whisk eggs with lemon zest. Add lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Sift in flour and whisk until smooth.
04 -
Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 18-20 minutes until just set with slight wiggle in center.
05 -
Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 3 hours. Cut into 16 pieces and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Dip knife in hot water between cuts for clean slices
02 -
Dust with powdered sugar just before serving