Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment.
- Make crust: Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; cut in butter until crumbly; press into pan.
- Bake crust 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Filling: Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and salt. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Pour filling over crust and bake 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and slice into bars.
Notes
- Chill the crust for 30 minutes before baking for a crisper texture.
- Ensure lemon juice is fresh for the brightest flavor.
- Store bars in the refrigerator up to 3 days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-inspired American dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60 g)
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
