Strawberry Lemon Bars
A perfect balance of tart lemon and sweet strawberries, these Strawberry Lemon Bars are a delightful treat that dances on your tongue.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 16 small bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (optional, for glaze)
- 1/4 cup water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned and nutty.
- Mix together the brown butter with flour, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, then let it cool slightly.
- Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in another bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes until the lemon layer is set.
- Combine pureed strawberries, sugar, water, and gelatin in a saucepan to make the glaze.
- Once the lemon layer is set, pour the strawberry glaze over the top.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for several hours.
- Slice into bars and serve with powdered sugar on top.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream; pairs well with iced tea or lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg