meyer lemon lime bars
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
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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
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Step 1Butter 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.)
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Step 2FOR THE CRUST : Cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
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Step 3Combine the flour and salt and , with the mixer on low , add to the butter mixture until just mixed.
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Step 4Dump 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.
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Step 5Chill the pan while oven preheats to 350°F
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Step 6Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes , until very light browned. Let cool on a wire rack ; leave the oven on.
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Step 7FOR THE FILLING : Whisk together the eggs , sugar , lemon and lime zest , lemon and lime juice , and flour.
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Step 8Pour over the crust and bake for 35-45 minutes , until set.
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Step 9Let cool to room temperature. Cut into squares or triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Step 10Store any left overs in a covered container in the refrigerator.
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