Lemon Bars
2014-08-25- Cuisine: Good For Kids, Party Ideas
- Course: Desserts
- Skill Level: Easy
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 50m
- Ready In : 60m
Light and Fresh!
Ingredients
- 250 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
- 125 grams sugar
- 420 grams cake flour
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- sugar
- zest of 6 lemons
- 1 cup(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- icing sugar to dust
- seasonal fruit, to serve
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm x 30cm baking tray with baking paper.
Step 2
For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, preferably using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Step 3
Combine the flour and salt and gently blend this into the butter mixture.
Step 4
Place the dough on a floured board and dust your hands with flour. Roll the dough into a ball, then flatten it and press it into the tray, building an edge on all sides. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
Step 5
Bake the crust until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Step 6
For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, zest, lemon juice and flour. Pour over the crust and bake until the filling is set, about 30-35 minutes. Leave to cool to room temperature.
Step 7
ut into squares and serve dusted with icing sugar and seasonal fruit.