Description
Lavender Lemon Bars deliver a bright, floral twist on classic lemon bars, featuring a buttery short‑bread crust and a silky lemon‑lavender custard topping. This easy, spring‑ready dessert uses pantry staples, bakes in under an hour, and yields sixteen elegant squares perfect for brunch, tea parties, or a sweet snack. The fragrant lavender pairs beautifully with tart lemon, creating a balanced flavor that’s both refreshing and comforting, making these bars a standout crowd‑pleaser for sweet bites
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
- Press crust into 8×8 pan and bake 15 minutes.
- Whisk sugar and eggs, add lemon juice, lavender, baking powder, and zest.
- Pour filling over baked crust; bake 20 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, cut into bars.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- replace flour with a 1‑to‑1 gluten‑free blend and add a tablespoon of cornstarch. Adjust lavender to taste if using fresh buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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