70min 4 ppl
Lemon Bars
54 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
54 min · 5 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
260 kcalper person
Protein 4g
Carbs 34g
Fats 12g
About this dish
A buttery shortbread base topped with a tangy, set lemon custard, finished with a dusting of icing sugar - bright and sharply refreshing.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Lemon juicefreshly squeezed150 ml
- Lemon zest1 tbsp
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted buttercold and cubed170 g
- Eggs4
Dried Goods
- Plain flourdivided between the base and the filling250 g
- Icing sugarfor the base, plus extra to dust60 g
- Granulated sugarfor the filling300 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Salt0.25 tsp
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Whisk
Method
1
Rub the cold butter into 220g of the flour, the icing sugar and salt until it resembles fine crumbs, then press firmly into a lined baking dish.
Approx. 8 minutes
2
Bake the base at 175°C until pale golden.
Approx. 18 minutes
3
Whisk the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest and the remaining flour together until smooth.
Approx. 4 minutes
4
Pour the lemon filling over the hot base.
Approx. 2 minutes
5
Bake at 160°C until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the centre, then cool completely before chilling and slicing.
Approx. 22 minutes
