Lemon Butter Bars
Lemon Butter Bars offer a delightful combination of buttery crust and tangy lemon filling, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for spring gatherings or afternoon tea, their bright citrus flavor and sweet, buttery richness appeal to both citrus lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine 1 1/3 cups of flour and 1/4 cup of sugar to make the crust mixture.
- Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter to the flour-sugar mixture.
- Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan and smooth evenly, without pressing too tightly.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling by zesting and juicing the lemons, and whisking with egg yolks and sugar as needed.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and bake until set.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
629
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).