Easy Lemon Bars

Name: Easy Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Shortbread Base:; 3/4 cup plain flour (all purpose flour); 1/4 cup rice flour (or cornstarch/cornflour) (Note 1); 1/2 cup icing sugar / powdered sugar , sifted; 1/4 tsp salt; 110g / 1 stick unsalted butter , cold, cut into 1cm / 1/2" cubes; Lemon Curd Topping:; 3 large eggs (55-60g/2oz each); 1 cup caster sugar / super-fine sugar (sub regular sugar); 2 tbsp plain flour (all purpose flour); 1 tbsp lemon zest (do this before juicing); 1/2 cup lemon juice (2 – 3 lemons)

Prep 15m

Cook 40m

Total 55m

This easy lemon bars recipe features a buttery shortbread base and a tangy lemon curd topping. With simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs, this dessert comes together quickly and is perfect for any occasion. The bright citrus flavor is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Easy Lemon Bars

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Ingredients

(Servings: 16)

3/4 cup plain flour (all purpose flour)

1/4 cup rice flour (or cornstarch/cornflour) (Note 1)

1/2 cup icing sugar / powdered sugar , sifted

110g / 1 stick unsalted butter , cold, cut into 1cm / 1/2" cubes

3 large eggs (55-60g/2oz each)

1 cup caster sugar / super-fine sugar (sub regular sugar)

2 tbsp plain flour (all purpose flour)

1 tbsp lemon zest (do this before juicing)

1/2 cup lemon juice (2 – 3 lemons)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

240kcal

12%
Fat

9g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

35g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

21g

1%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

60mg

3%
Sodium

46mg

2%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

1. Rice flour – Gives the base the traditional crumbly shortbread texture. Cornflour / cornstarch is also used which gives it a slightly more “melt in your mouth” texture. Both are delicious!

2. Base making – If you don’t have a food processor, you can use your fingers to “rub” the butter into the dry ingredients and you’ll end up with the same crumbs that you see in the photos.

3. Storage – Once chilled and set, it can be kept at room temperature if it’s fairly cool in your pantry. Otherwise, keep it in your fridge but bring to room temp before serving! Lasts 5 days.

4. Nutrition per serving i.e. 1 slice of the 16 bars this recipe makes.

Easy Lemon Bars

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Shortbread Base

Lemon Curd Topping

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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