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Luscious Lemon Bars - the perfect lemony sweet/tart custard on a shortbread crust. A great traditional dessert. www.simplysated.com
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Luscious Lemon Bars

Luscious Lemon Bars - the perfect lemony sweet/tart custard on a shortbread crust. A great traditional dessert.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 20 -24
Author Susie Gall

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 12 tablespoons 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter - diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse salt
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  • For the Filling:
  • 6 large eggs - 4 whole eggs plus two egg yolks
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour - sifted
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest approx 1-2 lemons
  • 3/4-1 cup fresh lemon juice approx. 8 lemons

Instructions

  1. For the Crust:
  2. Preheat oven to 350F.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch pan with baking spray or oil.
  4. Line the same pan with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  5. Grease the aluminum foil with cooking spray or oil.
  6. In a food-processor, place the butter, flour, both sugars and salt.
  7. Pulse until the dough comes together and the butter is pea-size.
  8. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and about 1/2 inch up the sides. Make sure there are no cracks.
  9. Bake until the crust is golden brown - approx. 25 minutes.
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  11. For the Filling:
  12. In a medium bowl, place eggs and egg yolks, sugar and flour and whisk until smooth.
  13. Add lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk until incorporated and smooth.
  14. When the crust is finished cooking, remove it from the oven and reduce the temperature to 300F.
  15. Pour the filling over the warm crust and return it to the oven.
  16. Bake until the filling is set. 30-35 minutes at 300F.
  17. Let the bars cool to room temperature in the pan on a cooling rack.
  18. Once at room temperature, place the bars in the fridge until firm, at least 2 hours.
  19. Lift out of the pan using the foil.
  20. Slice into desired sizes or cut into shapes using biscuit cutters.
  21. Dust liberally with confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar) before serving.
  22. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.