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Meyer Lemon Bars

Deliciously tangy and sweet Meyer lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan evenly.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and flour.
  2. Add the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder; whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven.
  4. Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
  2. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSugar: 18g

Notes

For best results, use fresh Meyer lemons for the juice and zest.

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