Lemon Bars
Enjoy the perfect balance of tangy lemon curd and buttery crust with these delightful Lemon Bars. A simple and delicious dessert suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (very cold, cut into small cubes)
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Curd
- 2 large whole eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Lemon Curd
- Combine eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium/low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl and set aside.
- Pour the lemon curd over the baked crust and bake again until set.
- Cool the bars to room temperature, then chill in the fridge. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
For a stronger lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the lemon curd mixture.