Lemon Meringue Bars [ 1 hour 5 min ]
These Lemon Meringue Bars are a sunshine in a bite! The golden buttery crust combined with the smooth, tangy lemon filling and a light meringue top make this a dessert that's both delightful to the eyes and the taste buds. Perfect for summer gatherings or to brighten any day with a zesty hint, these bars are easy to bake and even easier to devour. A delightful dessert ready in just over an hour!
Ingrédients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour, and powdered sugar until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, remaining flour, baking powder, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtéines: 3gFat: 12gSucre: 25g
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