Description
Classic Lemon Bars with Strawberries combine a buttery shortbread crust, tangy lemon curd, and fresh strawberry topping for a bright, summer‑ready dessert. This easy recipe yields nine bars, perfect for brunches, picnics, or family gatherings. The crisp crust, silky filling, and juicy fruit make a crowd‑pleasing treat that looks as good as it tastes, ideal for sharing and photographing on social media.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8‑inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk flour and powdered sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into dish.
- Bake crust 15 minutes until light golden.
- Whisk sugar and eggs, add lemon juice and zest; pour over crust.
- Bake 20 minutes until set; cool completely.
- Top with sliced strawberries and dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute the flour with a 1‑to‑1 gluten‑free blend. Use room‑temperature butter for a smoother crust. Chill the bars before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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