meyer lemon lime bars

Greenacres, WA
Updated on May 2, 2011

I got this recipe sometime back but haven't had a chance to make them but they look delicious. **Adapted from Ina Garten and Girlchef** ***untried recipe*** Borrowed picture from the net.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 24 squares

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CRUST :
  • 3/4 pound unsalted butter ; at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • FOR THE FILLING :
  • 6 large eggs ; room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated meyer lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice (use 6 small meyer lemons and 2 limes)
  • 1 cup flour
  • - confectioners' sugar for dusting

How To Make meyer lemon lime bars

  • Step 1
    Butter a 9x12x2" baking pan , then line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. (This is optional but will make removing the bars from the pan much simpler.)
  • Step 2
    FOR THE CRUST : Cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
  • Step 3
    Combine the flour and salt and , with the mixer on low , add to the butter mixture until just mixed.
  • Step 4
    Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into the bottom of prepared pan.
  • Step 5
    Chill the pan while oven preheats to 350°F
  • Step 6
    Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes , until very light browned. Let cool on a wire rack ; leave the oven on.
  • Step 7
    FOR THE FILLING : Whisk together the eggs , sugar , lemon and lime zest , lemon and lime juice , and flour.
  • Step 8
    Pour over the crust and bake for 35-45 minutes , until set.
  • Step 9
    Let cool to room temperature. Cut into squares or triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Step 10
    Store any left overs in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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