PISTACHIO-LEMON BARS

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These delightful and easy lemon bars have everything the traditional ones do - tang, sweetness and a buttery base - plus the added benefit of pistachios folded into the filling and the crust.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, weekday, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper (if using foil, lightly butter it). Place flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add butter and process until well combined. Stir in chopped pistachios. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of the lined pan using the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup (if it sticks, place a piece of parchment paper on the dough before pressing). Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the filling ingredients. When the crust is baked, pour the filling into the pan and bake until set, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

karl livings
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Yum! These were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved them.


Calvince Odhiambo
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These bars were amazing! So easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The flavor was spot on and the texture was just right.


Md Maiunuddin
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I love the idea of this recipe, but I found it to be a bit too sweet. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sanam Khan
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These were so good! The perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


syed amir
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Not bad, but I've had better. The crust was a bit dry and the filling was a bit too runny. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


David yadav
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Delicious! I used fresh lemons and pistachios, and the flavor was amazing. Will definitely make these again.


Laura Cervantes
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Easy to follow recipe! The bars turned out perfect - golden brown and gooey in the middle. My family loved them!


Yakil Kandielall
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These were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll add a little more sugar to the filling.


Ajmal Manzoor
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Finally found a pistachio lemon bar recipe that's not too sweet. I love the balance of flavors in this one. Will definitely be making it again.


Shimizu Fatima
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Wow! These pistachio lemon bars were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. The combination of sweet and tangy was perfect.