Best 6 Passover Lemon Bars Recipes

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Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. During Passover, Jews are forbidden from eating leavened bread, so many traditional recipes are adapted to be unleavened. Lemon bars are a classic Passover dessert that are easy to make and always a hit. There are many different recipes for Passover lemon bars, so it can be difficult to know which one to choose. This article will provide you with a guide to help you find the best recipe for Passover lemon bars. We will discuss the different factors to consider when choosing a recipe, such as the ingredients, the cooking method, and the difficulty level. We will also provide some tips for making the best Passover lemon bars.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON BARS



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spring     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
hotshortbread base
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until combined well and stir in lemon juice and flour. Pour lemon mixture over hot shortbread. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. and bake confection in middle of oven until set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan and cut into 24 bars. Bar cookies keep, covered and chilled, 3 days. Sift confectioners' sugar over bars before serving.

ZESTY LEMON BARS



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This recipe, courtesy of Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree, can be found in "The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack in the center of oven. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  • To make crust: In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and salt; process to combine. Add butter to processor and process until mixture is pale yellow and resembles a coarse meal, about 10 seconds. If you don't have a food processor, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Add butter and work into flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers.
  • Pour crust mixture into prepared baking dish, pressing down with your fingers to create a 1/4-inch-thick layer along the bottom and 1/2-inch up the sides, pressing firmly at the edges to seal. Transfer pan to freezer and freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake, rotating pan once during baking, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and flour; stir in lemon juice, milk, and salt until well combined.
  • Remove baking pan from oven. Stir topping and pour into warm crust. Return pan to oven and continue baking until topping is just set but not browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer baking pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 20 squares. Serve immediately or wrap each bar tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

PASSOVER LEMON BARS



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These tasty lemon bars have double the zest and zing from lemon in both the crust and filling. You will love them.

Provided by Chef Laura Frankel

Categories     Brunch, Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean scraped, or 2 teaspoons extract
¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
½ cup finely ground almonds
½ cup matzo cake meal
Zest from 1 lemon (preferably from an organic lemon)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons potato starch
3 large eggs
Finely grated zest from 2 lemons, (preferably from organic lemons)
½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 - 3 medium lemons)
Pinch of kosher or sea salt
1 vanilla bean scraped, or 2 teaspoons extract
2 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8- x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil. Grease the parchment or foil. Heat butter until hot. Add sugar, vanilla, salt, almonds, cake meal, and lemon zest. Stir just to combine. Transfer crust to lined pan and press into the pan. Bake at 350°F until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside. For the filling: Decrease oven to 300°F. Whisk together sugar, starch, eggs, zest, juice, salt, and vanilla until well combined. Gently pour filling into baked crust. Bake the bars for 20 to 25 minutes until the center is no longer jiggly. Cool completely before garnishing with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts :

PASSOVER LEMON BARS



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This Pesadik variation of a classic recipe is actually yummy, not just 'pretty good for Passover'. Also great for anyone allergic to wheat or corn.

Provided by Jeri Roth Lande

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces ground almonds
¾ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 egg
2 egg whites
6 eggs
3 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons potato starch
2 large lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the almonds, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg and egg whites. Spread evenly in the bottom of a 9x11 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is dry.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 3 cups sugar, potato starch and lemon juice until well blended and smooth. Pour over the crust, and return to the oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center of the bars no longer appears liquid. Cool over a wire rack, and cut into bars while still warm. The lemon topping will now be on the bottom, so invert the pan onto a plate to remove bars, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

PASSOVER CREAM CHEESE LEMON BARS



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Categories     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Kosher for Passover

Yield 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cup soft macaroon cookie crumbs
2 T melted butter
16 oz of cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp zest and 1 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 t vanilla
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Mix crumbs and butter and press into an 8 in sq pan which you brushed with melted butter or sprayed with cooking spray. Best the remaining ingredients together adding the eggs last and one at a time till blended and pour over crust Bake 20-25 minutes until center is just set. Cool and refrigerate for 3 or more hours.

PASSOVER LEMON BARS



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This Pesadik variation of a classic recipe is actually yummy, not just 'pretty good for Passover'. Also great for anyone allergic to wheat or corn.

Provided by Jeri Roth Lande

Categories     Lemon Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces ground almonds
¾ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 egg
2 egg whites
6 eggs
3 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons potato starch
2 large lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the almonds, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg and egg whites. Spread evenly in the bottom of a 9x11 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is dry.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 3 cups sugar, potato starch and lemon juice until well blended and smooth. Pour over the crust, and return to the oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center of the bars no longer appears liquid. Cool over a wire rack, and cut into bars while still warm. The lemon topping will now be on the bottom, so invert the pan onto a plate to remove bars, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh lemons, real butter, and good-quality chocolate chips will make a big difference in the taste of your lemon bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through without being overbaked.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic Passover dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With their bright citrus flavor and creamy, buttery texture, they are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive Passover dessert, give these lemon bars a try.

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