LEMON-MACADAMIA SHORTBREAD BARS
This updated lemon bar, with its zingy lemon filling, is a favorite. The shortbread base is enhanced with buttery macadamia nuts
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so that foil hangs over edges. Cut 13x9-inch piece of parchment paper; place over foil in bottom of pan.
- Place 1 cup macadamia nuts and 3/4 cup sugar in food processor; pulse until nuts are finely ground. Add flour, butter and lemon peel; pulse until mixture is blended (dough will not form). Spread mixture in pan; press evenly to form crust. Prick dough all over with fork. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pale brown. Cool completely.
- In heavy medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar; whisk in lemon juice. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and temperature reaches 160°F Remove from heat; whisk in 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Place in small bowl; press plastic wrap directly on surface. Cool to room temperature; spread over crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup macadamia nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Remove bars by lifting foil ends. Slide bars with parchment paper liner onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 1.6
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Melissa Testino
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also really easy to make.
Alvee Rahman
[email protected]These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon and macadamia nuts complement each other.
Buddika Navodya98
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macadamia nuts, but these bars were still really good. The lemon flavor is really refreshing.
Brian Goredema
[email protected]These bars are a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor is good.
M- Series
[email protected]I love the lemony flavor of these bars. They're the perfect pick-me-up.
Ajani Walker
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Bulamu Joel kizito
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The macadamia nuts really add a nice touch.
Thomas Boateng
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
salah qamar
[email protected]These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Oluwadamilola Popoola
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and macadamia nuts. These bars are the perfect summer treat.
Chris H
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery! I'll definitely be making them again.
Paige Schimbeck
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shortbread, but these bars were amazing! The lemon and macadamia nuts really make them special.
Tufil khan
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Information Wilson
[email protected]These lemon macadamia shortbread bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.