Irresistible Strawberry Lemon Bars in Just 3 Simple Steps
Delicious strawberry lemon bars with a buttery crust and tangy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and butter to form crust dough.
- Press dough into an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and salt.
- Pour filling over baked crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg