CHEF JOHN'S LEMON BARS
This is one of my favorite cookies of all time, although technically they're closer to a pie than a cookie. Nothing prepares you for that intense, awesome sweet-tart lemon flavor and custard, perfectly contrasted against that crisp, sweet buttery shortbread cookie.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
- Moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. Use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
- Bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
- Beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. Pour lemon custard over crust.
- Bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. Dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 46.6 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
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Ms Bee
[email protected]These lemon bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.
Rajendra Khadka
[email protected]I love these lemon bars! The crust is so flaky and the lemon filling is so tart and sweet.
Supandi Gurung
[email protected]These lemon bars are easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Fred Thompson
[email protected]I've made these lemon bars several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.
Love 4billieeilish
[email protected]These lemon bars are so good! I highly recommend them.
King Promzy
[email protected]I made these lemon bars for my family and they were a big hit. My kids loved them!
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[email protected]These lemon bars are delicious! I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet crust.
Malaky Murray
[email protected]I've tried many lemon bar recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The crust is the perfect thickness and the lemon filling is so flavorful.
Big Joe
[email protected]These lemon bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Jerry Derron
[email protected]I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Umar Matovu
[email protected]These lemon bars are the best I've ever had! The crust is so buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again.