LEMONIEST LEMON SQUARES
These are the best lemon bars I've ever tried. They have a fabulously buttery crust, a not too sweet or too tart curd-like lemony filling, and a thin chewy top. The recipe is from San Francisco pastry chef Emily Luchetti's cookbook, "Classic Stars Desserts". With more than a cup of fresh lemon juice, the lemon flavour is really pronounced, the filling sets up real well and the dusted sugar makes for a beautiful presentation. NOTE: The squares can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine flour and confectioner's sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and beat on low speed until mixed. Add butter and continue to mix until the butter is the size of small peas, about 30 seconds. The mixture will be very dry. Gently press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and then flour. Pour the filling on top of the crust.
- Bake until the lemon filling is set, about 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and then put in the refrigerator for an hour or keep at room temperature for three hours before cutting. Cut into squares, about 2 1/4 inches. Dust tops with confectioner's sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 19.2, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 28.7, Protein 2.7
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Ronald Beatty
[email protected]The lemon squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Ahzar Baloch
[email protected]These lemon squares were easy to make and turned out great! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.
Thembisile Mbonani
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon squares were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Tristen Alonso
[email protected]These are the best lemon squares I've ever had! I highly recommend them.
Erin Hager
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lemon squares didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit dry.
Preston Aspeling
[email protected]The lemon squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Omar official
[email protected]Delicious! I made these for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.
Horlatunjy Harbyodun
[email protected]These lemon squares are easy to make and always turn out great. My friends love them!
Sardarkhansardar
[email protected]I've tried many lemon square recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lemon flavor is so intense and the texture is perfect.
Dawn Dudley
[email protected]These lemon squares were a hit with my family! They're perfectly tart and sweet, with a lovely crumbly crust. I'll definitely be making them again.