Lemon Bars
Buttery shortbread under a tangy, silky lemon curd. Dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup buttersoftened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- powdered sugarfor dusting
Instructions
Crust
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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan.
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Beat the butter and sugar, then mix in the flour and salt to a crumbly dough.
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Press into the pan and bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
Filling
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Whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest and flour until smooth.
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Pour over the hot crust and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until just set.
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Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and slice.
