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italian easter dessert recipes Competition -lemon desserts for easter

Easter Lemon Bars


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  • Author: Gianna Ferrini

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • A pinch of salt

For the Lemon Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix until the dough comes together.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the greased baking pan.
  5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and flour.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  8. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth.
  9. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly firm.
  11. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  12. Once cooled, refrigerate the lemon bars for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow them to set.
  13. Once chilled, cut into squares or bars.
  14. Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.