LEMON-DATE BARS
These bars were inspired by a recipe from Maida Heatter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Butter parchment. Whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a bowl. Work in butter with your fingertips until combined and mixture holds together when pinched. Press crust evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Freeze 15 minutes. Bake crust until light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Filling: Meanwhile, in a heatproof bowl, soak dates in boiling water 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Puree dates in a food processor with enough of soaking liquid (about 1/2 cup) to make a spreadable paste. (You should have about 1 1/4 cups.)
- While dates are soaking, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl. Whisk in eggs, then lemon zest and juice.
- Spread date paste evenly over baked crust. Bake 4 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees, pour filling over date layer, then bake until just set, about 20 minutes more.
- Let cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges, then lift out of dish using parchment. Let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
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[email protected]I made these lemon date bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. The bars were easy to make and didn't take long to bake. I'll definitely be making these again.
ROM TV
[email protected]These lemon date bars are a great way to use up leftover dates. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The lemon and date flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.
Sand Storm
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by these lemon date bars! I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these were delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. The lemon and date flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely b
harrydecreator
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon date bars are an exception! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The lemon and date flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.
Md rosid
[email protected]These lemon date bars are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.
Brenda Presley
[email protected]I've tried many lemon date bar recipes, but this one is by far the best! The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The lemon and date flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Santosh Channel
[email protected]These lemon date bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The lemon and date flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.
Stephanie Nyanye
[email protected]I love these lemon date bars! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.
Numan Ahmadnur
[email protected]These lemon date bars are amazing! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is smooth and creamy. The lemon and date flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.
Sonwabo Ngeno
[email protected]I've made these lemon date bars several times now and they always turn out great! They're a perfect combination of tangy and sweet, and the crust is always flaky and buttery. I love that they're so easy to make too.
Himmat Pasha
[email protected]These are the best lemon date bars I've ever had! The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I love the addition of dates, which gives the bars a chewy texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Zarar Batozai
[email protected]I made these lemon date bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. The bars were easy to make and didn't take long to bake. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ronaldo7 Arif
[email protected]Wow, these lemon date bars are a delightful treat! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet dates creates a perfect balance of flavors. The crust is crispy and buttery, while the filling is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone