Best 6 Love The Mama Lemon Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing world of lemon bars, a delightful treat that combines a luscious lemon filling, a buttery shortbread crust, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. This versatile dessert has captured the hearts of many with its burst of citrusy flavor and perfect balance of sweet and tart. Welcome to a culinary journey where we'll explore a collection of delectable lemon bar recipes, each offering unique twists and variations to satisfy every palate. From classic lemon bars with their timeless appeal to creative renditions like blueberry lemon bars, chocolate chip lemon bars, and even a gluten-free lemon bar option, this article is your gateway to lemon bar heaven. Get ready to embark on a zesty adventure as we delve into the secrets of making the perfect lemon bar, one delectable bite at a time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON BARS RECIPE



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This Easy Lemon Bars Recipe has the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Made with a vanilla crust and a smooth lemon filling, these are easily the best lemon bars ever!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups + 2 tbsp (276g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups (518g) granulated sugar*
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
7 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (4-5 lemons)
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper that sticks up above the sides of the pan, so that you can remove the bars later for easy cutting. Set pan aside.
  • To make the crust, combine the flour, powdered sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add the melted butter and vanilla extract and stir to combine completely.
  • Crumble and distribute over the bottom of the pan and press evenly into the bottom so that it's even.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are just getting lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • To make the filling, combine the sugar and flour. Add the eggs, lemon juice and salt and whisk together to combine. Don't over mix.
  • Pour the filling on top of the crust and bake for 18-22 minutes or until relatively set. Remove from the oven and cool for 15-20 minutes on the counter, then refrigerate until cold and firm.
  • Remove bars from pan and dust with powdered sugar, then cut into squares. Bars are best when stored well covered, and they'll last for 5-6 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Sugar 26.1 g, Sodium 100 mg, Fat 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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It's tough to top a classic lemon bar, but we've done it! We kept the tender, buttery crust and bright filling of the original, and made a few improvements. For our luscious lemon layer, we employed a unique double-cooking method. Simmering first on the stovetop like lemon curd allows us to add butter, which balances the tart and sweet elements and adds a richer, smoother texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 8 lemons)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • For the crust: Add the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 10 times until combined. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse sand, about 30 times. (The dough will not come together in one mass.) Sprinkle the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and lightly pat it down. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the filling: Combine the eggs, yolks, sugar, flour, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Whisk continuously over medium heat, occasionally scraping down the sides and edges of the pan with a rubber spatula, until simmering and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon zest and butter until combined.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Pour the filling over the crust and bake until just set, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Use the foil overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Remove the foil and slice into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

MAMA'S LOVE LEMON BARS



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I'm obsessed with lemon and over the years perfected this lucious gooey lemon bar recipe. Everyone that tries it is instantly hooked and just as obsessed. They are simple to make but i usually only make them for people I love because I don't want to part with them!

Provided by Melissa Stewart

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/8 c all purpose flour
1/3 c powdered sugar
1/2 c butter, room temperature
4 eggs
2/3 c lemon juice
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon zest, grated
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp powdered sugar, or as needed for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the first three ingredients together and press into greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • 2. While the crust is baking mix all other ingredients together EXCEPT for the baking powder.
  • 3. After the crust is done baking take it out. Immediately add the baking powder to the lemon mixture, mixing it well, then pour it into the pan, on top of the crust. Bake for another 25 min. Remove from oven to cool.
  • 4. Let bars cool then dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares at desired size and enjoy!

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

LOVE THE MAMA LEMON BARS



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This delicate treat is made with fresh lemon and confectioners' sugar. Wonderful with tea.

Provided by CHARLIEBUG

Categories     Lemon Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, 1/3 cup of confectioners' sugar, and butter until butter is in very small crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 11x7-inch pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly browned. While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, 2/3 cup of confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Just before the crust is done, stir in the baking powder. Pour over the crust while it is hot, and return to the oven.
  • Bake for another 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Dust with remaining confectioners' sugar when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

MAMA'S LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Mama's Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for sprinkling on top
3 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a mixer, mix together first three ingredients and press into a 9x13 inch pan then bake for 20 minutes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and pour over hot crust, then bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 119.6, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 34.2, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons will give your lemon bars the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overbake the lemon bars. Lemon bars are best when they are just set. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the lemon bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the lemon bars in the refrigerator. Lemon bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze the lemon bars for longer storage. Lemon bars can be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze them, cut them into bars and then place them in a single layer in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their bright, tangy flavor and creamy texture, they are the perfect treat for any occasion. If you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give these lemon bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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