Lemon Bars
About this recipe
Lemon bars are a classic dessert that combines a crisp shortbread crust with a bright, zingy lemon filling. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen makes it easy to whip up a batch that’s sure to impress. The balance of sweet and tart flavors, along with the melt-in-your-mouth texture, makes these bars irresistible!
In this video, the creator emphasizes the simplicity of the process, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve delicious results. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delightful treat ready in no time.
Ingredient notes
- Use 300g of all-purpose flour for the crust and an additional 60g for the filling.
- The recipe calls for 3 lemons, specifically for zesting, and 240ml of fresh lemon juice.
Tips from Preppy Kitchen’s video
- Sift the dry ingredients for the crust to ensure a smooth texture, but it's not strictly necessary.
- Press the crumbly crust mixture evenly into the baking dish using your hands or a measuring cup to create a solid base for the filling.
- Bake the crust until slightly golden, about 20 minutes, but you can adjust the baking time based on your preference for crispness.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 12 servings.
- What is the total time needed to make lemon bars?
- The total time needed to make lemon bars is 50 minutes.
- What should I do if I don't have a food processor?
- You can mix the lemon zest with the sugar by hand if you don't have a food processor, though using one helps release the oils from the zest.
- Can I adjust the baking time for the filling?
- Yes, you can adjust the baking time for the filling based on how set you want the top to be.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Preppy Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, sift together 300g of all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 66g of confectioner's sugar.
- 3
In a stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients and add 170g of melted unsalted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- 4
Press the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish evenly.
- 5
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until slightly golden.
- 6
While the crust is baking, zest 3 lemons and mix the zest with 2 cups of sugar in a food processor until fragrant.
- 7
Juice the lemons to obtain 240ml of fresh lemon juice and set aside.
- 8
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon-sugar mixture and 60g of flour until combined.
- 9
Add 8 large eggs to the mixture and whisk until smooth, then add the lemon juice and mix well.
- 10
Once the crust is done baking, pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.
- 11
Return the dish to the oven and bake until the filling is set, about 25-30 minutes.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of flour for the filling was inferred based on standard lemon bar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Preppy Kitchen’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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