Lemon Cream Bars with Powdered Sugar
Lemon Cream Bars with Powdered Sugar are a zesty and creamy dessert with a buttery shortbread crust, a rich lemon custard filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for topping)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are slightly golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then dust with additional powdered sugar before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For extra tang, add more lemon zest or a splash of lemon extract.
- Chill before serving for cleaner cuts and enhanced flavor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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