Ingredients
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- 1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered confectioner's sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- 7 tablespoon (100g) unsalted butter, softened but cool and cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ⅓ cup (80ml/100g) sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup (80ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2–3 lemons)
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon (9g) all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch square metal baking pan with aluminum foil and grease the bottom and sides lightly with butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the pan and build it up about ½-inch along the sides. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden around the edges.
- For the filling, combine sugar and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add eggs and whisk gently. Mix in condensed milk, lemon juice, and salt. Sift in flour and mix until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust and bake for 16-20 minutes until it's just set in the center and jiggles slightly. Avoid over-baking.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.
Last Step:
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Using fresh lemons enhances the flavor of the bars.
Allowing the bars to cool completely before slicing ensures cleaner cuts.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg