Description
Easy and impressive lemon cream pie bars with a buttery crust and creamy filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined to form the crust.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract (if using), and salt in another bowl.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until set but slightly jiggles.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
For cleaner edges, let bars chill longer and use a sharp knife for slicing. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg