PUCKER UP LEMON BARS

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The key is lemon zest in the crust!

Provided by Joan Penney

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

SHORT BREAD CRUST
1 c butter, cold
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
LEMON FILLING
4 eggs
2 c sugar
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
2 Tbsp lemon curd
confectioners' sugar-for dusting the top

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325. Cut butter into flour and confectioners' sugar with a pastry knife. Add lemon zest and mix in well using fingers.
  • 2. Pat crust into an ungreased 13x9 pan. Bake for 18-20 min.
  • 3. While crust is baking, prepare lemon filling.
  • 4. Whisk 4 eggs with sugar until well blended. Add flour, lemon juice and lemon juice. Mix well. Add lemon curd and mix until well blended.
  • 5. Pour lemon filling over hot short bread crust and return to the oven for 20-22 min. Loosen around edges, allow to cool slightly and cut into bars. When cooled completely dust with confectioners' sugar.

Md. Rahat
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These lemon bars are my new favorite dessert! The lemon filling is perfectly tart and the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitely be making thes


Amy Castillo
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These lemon bars are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my friends and family. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these ag


Md.KhairuL HasaN
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These lemon bars are a five-star dessert! The lemon filling is tangy and sweet, and the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these


Fahmeeda Akhlaq
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These lemon bars are so easy to make and they are absolutely delicious! The lemon filling is perfectly tart and the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll


Sujatha Senavirathna
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. The lemon flavor is refreshing and light, and the bars are perfectly sweet. The shortbread crust is buttery and flaky, and the powdered sugar on top gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitely b


Usman Shoukat
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These lemon bars are a burst of lemon flavor! The lemon filling is tangy and sweet, and the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitely be making th


HTP TV
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These lemon bars are a tangy treat that is perfect for any occasion. The lemon filling is perfectly tart and the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll de


Pavel Hern√°ndez
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These lemon bars were a burst of sunshine! The lemon flavor was bright and tangy, and the bars were perfectly sweet. The shortbread crust was the perfect complement to the lemon filling. I loved the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gave t


Yadier Hernandez
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These lemon bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon filling is creamy and tangy, while the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I love the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gives them a nice finishing touch. I'll defini


Jacqueline Williams
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Very easy recipe to follow with a nice blend of tart and sweet flavors. The crust was the perfect consistency and the lemon filling was just right. Overall, a great recipe that I'm looking forward to making again!


Dawn Wortham
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These lemon bars were a hit at my recent party! I made a double batch and they were all gone in no time. Everyone loved the combination of the tart lemon filling and the buttery shortbread crust. I'll definitely be making these again for my next part


Khushi Kc
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but these lemon bars were surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe step-by-step and they turned out great! The hardest part was waiting for them to cool before cutting them, but it was worth it. The lemon fil


Melissa Smith
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I'm a huge fan of lemon desserts, and these lemon bars did not disappoint! The filling was perfectly tart and the crust was buttery and crumbly. I loved the addition of the powdered sugar on top, which gave them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitel


Demyrion Caldwell
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OMG, these lemon bars are to die for! The filling is so tangy and flavorful, and the crust is the perfect balance of flaky and chewy. I couldn't stop eating them! I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Jhorna Akon
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These lemon bars were a delightful treat! The combination of the tart lemon filling and the buttery shortbread crust was perfection. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again!