Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Meyer lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust. Perfectly tangy and sweet, these bars are ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a sunny picnic or a cozy family gathering. With just the right balance of flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 2 Meyer lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then press into the pan evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until pale. Add lemon juice, zest, and baking powder; mix well.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg