This is the only recipe you'll ever need for lemon squares, always a crowd favorite. Many lemon bar recipes require cooking lemon curd separately on the stove, but this recipe's filling bakes directly on the crust. They're sweet, tangy, and sure to please everyone.

Quick Info

⏱️ 80 min • 🍽️ 9 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

299 cal • 4g protein • 44g carbs • 12g fat

Tags

[Desserts]

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and softened at room temperature
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• Lemon zest, from 2 lemons
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup lemon juice, from 2 lemons
• Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an…
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose f…
3. Press the dough into the bottom of the pre…

…and 5 more steps

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Recipe by: Joelle Park • From: Tasty