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Super Easy Lemon Bars – Buttery Crust with Tangy Lemon Curd

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Super Easy Lemon Bars with a tart and tangy lemon curd filling on a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect citrus-y treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • Shortbread crust: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Lemon curd filling: 1/2 cup lemon juice (2-3 lemons), 1 tbsp lemon zest, 3 large eggs (room temperature), 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8×8 pan and optionally line with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter, flour, and powdered sugar to form shortbread crumbs. Press into pan and chill 10-15 minutes. Bake 15-18 minutes until light golden.
  3. Mix lemon juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and flour until blended. Pour over cooled crust.
  4. Bake 25-30 minutes until top is almost set. Cool completely, then chill at least 1 hour.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars before serving.

Notes

  • Use a parchment sling for easier cutting.
  • Overbaking may form a thin top crust; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Store airtight in fridge up to 5 days.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 48 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American