Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar. Add the flour and salt, and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour.
- Dust with powdered sugar, cut into bars, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.