Luscious Lemon Dream Bars

Susan’s Perfect Lemon Bars

Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

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   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
   • In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Pulse a few times to mix.
   • Add the chilled butter pieces and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Alternatively, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, grate the chilled butter into the mixture using a box grater, and rub the mixture with your fingers until coarse crumbs form.
   • Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and about 1/2 inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
   • Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth.
   • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and salt until well combined.

3. Assemble and Bake:

   • Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
   • Stir the filling mixture to re-blend and pour it over the warm baked crust.
   • Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.

4. Cool and Serve:

   • Remove the lemon bars from the oven and let them cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes, until almost room temperature.
   • Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
   • Carefully peel down the parchment paper from the sides and cut the bars into squares or rectangles using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
   • Dust the bars with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
   • Serve the lemon bars warm or chilled. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

These lemon bars are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of tart lemon flavor and buttery crust, making them ideal for any occasion from afternoon tea to dessert after dinner. Enjoy the bright citrusy taste and the tender texture of these homemade lemon bars!