Zesty Lemon Burst Bars
Indulge in the citrusy explosion of flavors in these zesty lemon burst bars. The buttery shortbread crust perfectly complements the luscious, tangy lemon filling. An irresistible treat that will leave your taste buds longing for more!
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a food processor, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 3.
Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- 4.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, and baking powder until well combined.
- 5.
Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
- 6.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish.
- 7.
Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm up.
- 8.
Dust the bars with powdered sugar and cut into squares before serving.
