For a smoother custard, strain the lemon mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it over the crust. Make sure your butter is properly softened, but not melted, for the best shortbread crust texture. Don't overbake the custard! It should be set but still have a slight jiggle in the center when you remove it from the oven. It will continue to set as it cools. For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 2 tablespoons.
Chef John's Lemon Bars
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 40 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS3.9K
Experience the ultimate indulgence with these exquisite lemon bars. A buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust cradles a vibrant, tangy lemon custard, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a delightful creamy texture.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate22 g
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Cholesterol51 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium47 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, mash together flour and softened butter until well combined. Mix in confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until a crumbly dough forms. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Prick the crust all over with a fork. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake the crust in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown around the edges, about 22 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. (22 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and egg yolk until combined. Whisk in granulated sugar and flour until smooth. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the egg mixture; whisk for 2 minutes. (2 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Pour the lemon custard over the warm baked crust. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Bake on the center rack until the custard is set and the top has a thin, slightly firm sugary crust, about 25 minutes. (25 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Let cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into bars. (60 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Dip a knife into hot water, wipe dry, and cut into 16 squares. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving. (10 minutes)
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Tressie Mcclure
Jun 5, 2024The trick of dipping the knife in hot water really works! My lemon bars came out so clean and perfect.
Garrison Willms
Feb 25, 2024I added a pinch of cardamom to the crust for a little extra warmth, and it was amazing!
Nils Zulauf
May 26, 2023These lemon bars are absolutely divine! The crust is perfectly crumbly and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. A must-try!
Anabel Davis
Nov 16, 2022I've made these lemon bars several times now, and they're always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are consistently delicious.