lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )

Greenacres, WA
Updated on May 2, 2011

This is a very delicious dessert ,I love lemons ! This is the original recipe that the Meyer Lemon Lime Bars that I have posted was adapted from. ***Recipe from www.foodnetwork.com ***

prep time 40 Min
cook time 55 Min
method ---
yield 20 squares or 40 triangles

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CRUST :
  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter , at room temp.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • FOR THE FILLING :
  • 6 - extra large eggs @ rm. temp
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated (4 to 6 lemons)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • - confectioners' sugar , for dusting

How To Make lemon bars by : barefoot contessa ( ina garten )

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350° F
  • 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 just until mixed.
  • Step 4
    Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball.
  • Step 5
    Flatten the dough with floured hands and press into a 9x13x2" baking sheet , building up a 1/2" edge on all sides. CHILL
  • Step 6
    Bake crust for 15 - 20 minutes , until very light browned. Let cool on a wire rack . Leave oven on.
  • Step 7
    For the filling , whisk together the egg , sugar , lemon zest , lemon juice , and flour. Pour over the crust.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 30-35 minutes , until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Step 9
    Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

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