Best 8 Lemon Bars I Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Whether you're looking for a classic dessert to serve at your next gathering or a sweet treat to enjoy on a lazy afternoon, lemon bars are a delicious and easy-to-make option. With their bright citrus flavor, creamy texture, and buttery shortbread crust, these bars are sure to please everyone at the table. With so many variations available, finding the perfect recipe to suit your taste can be a challenge. This article will provide you with tips on how to choose the best lemon bar recipe, as well as a few of our favorites to get you started.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON BARS



Easy Lemon Bars image

The flavor of lemon really comes through in these bars.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Lemon     Sweet     Baking     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Filling
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
Topping
1 teaspoon Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all crust ingredients in large bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 20-22 minutes or until light brown; remove from oven.
  • Combine all filling ingredients in bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Pour lemon mixture evenly over hot, partially baked crust.
  • Continue baking 15-20 minutes or until filling is set and bars are light brown around edges. Cool completely.
  • Sprinkle bars with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams

LEMON BARS I



Lemon Bars I image

Lemon bars on a shortbread base.

Provided by Sallie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make Bottom Layer: Mix one cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Melt the butter and stir into flour mixture.
  • Press flat and even into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • While baking, make the top layer: Mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the baking powder.
  • Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and rind, mix again.
  • Pour over bottom layer; Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool a little, cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 44.7 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

LEMON BARS



Lemon Bars image

These easy lemon bars are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This easy lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. -Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST LEMON BARS



The Best Lemon Bars image

Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

LEMON BARS



Lemon Bars image

Ina Garten's Lemon Bars are easy to bake and make for the perfect picnic dessert, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 squares or 40 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.
  • Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
  • For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON BARS



Lemon Bars image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks salted butter, cut into cubes, plus more for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
Zest and juice of 5 lemons
Powdered sugar, for sifting

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter and line with foil.
  • Cut together the butter, flour, granulated sugar and salt. Press into the prepared pan and bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the granulated sugar, flour and eggs until smooth. Add the lemon zest and juice and mix until combined. Pour over the crust and bake until just set, about 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, then sift powdered sugar over the top before cutting into squares.

LEMON BARS



Lemon bars image

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 55m

Yield Makes 12-15

Number Of Ingredients 10

175g plain flour
50g ground rice
85g golden caster sugar
140g cold butter , diced
1 tbsp milk
zest 3 lemons , plus 200ml/7fl oz juice (about 4 lemons)
3 eggs
200g caster sugar
25g flour
icing sugar , to dust

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line a 21 or 22cm square, shallow baking tin with baking parchment. Put the flour, ground rice and sugar in a bowl with the butter and rub in until fine crumbs form. Stir in the milk with a cutlery knife. Tip into the tin and press down evenly. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden.
  • Remove the tin and lower oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Mix the lemon juice and eggs, then sieve into a bowl with the sugar, flour and zest. Whisk to combine, pour over the base, then bake for 10-15 mins until the top is just set. Cool in the tin, dust with icing sugar, then slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

LEMON BARS



Lemon Bars image

Make and share this Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 bars or so, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
4 large beaten eggs
2 cups white sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)

Steps:

  • For the base mix the butter into the flour and sugar.
  • Mix with hands until it clings together.
  • Press into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • For the filling, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice.
  • Sift together flour and baking powder.
  • Stir into egg mixture.
  • Pour over baked, cooled crust.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  • Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.2, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 154, Sodium 262.2, Carbohydrate 85.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 57.7, Protein 7

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Zest the lemons before juicing them to get the most flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set in the center, or they will be dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, or they will fall apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their bright citrus flavor and creamy texture, they are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to make for a weeknight dinner or a special treat for a party, lemon bars are a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give lemon bars a try!

Related Topics