Description
A delightful dessert with a buttery crust and a tangy filling, bringing joy and comfort to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and softened butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Pour over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use brown butter for added flavor and avoid overbaking to keep the dessert moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dessert, family recipe, sweet treat, lemon bars, summer dessert