Description
Delightful lemon bars that perfectly balance sweetness and tanginess, making them a refreshing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well mixed and press into a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Make the lemon filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, powdered sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Pour the lemon mixture over the crust evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until set but jiggly in the center.
- Chill and set: Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut and serve: Slice into squares, optionally dust with powdered sugar and garnish before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, citrus dessert, easy dessert, summer treat