Zesty Lemon Burst Bars
Indulge in the luscious blend of sweet and tangy flavors with these zesty lemon burst bars. The buttery shortbread crust perfectly complements the creamy lemon filling, making it a treat to savor. Whip up a batch for your next gathering or simply to satisfy your citrus cravings.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add in the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- 4.
While the crust is baking, in another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and salt until well combined.
- 5.
Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust and return the pan to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles.
- 6.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- 7.
Once cooled, dust the bars with powdered sugar and cut into squares or rectangles.
- 8.
Serve chilled and enjoy the burst of zesty lemon flavors!
