Lemon Bars

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Serving: 9
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: Chill 1 Hour

April 2023 Dig In Recipe

A buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a beautiful lemon curd and a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

Directions

 

1. Wash hands with soap and water.

2. Rinse fresh produce.

3. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides; set aside.

4. Using a food processor or blender, pulse graham crackers into a fine crumb. Place in a medium bowl and add unsalted butter and 1/3 cup sugar. Mix to combine.

5. Press into prepared pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6. In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together remaining sugar, lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, melted salted butter and flour. Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking constantly between heating, until thick.

7. Pour over prepared crust and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.

8. Pull bars out of pan using the overhang of parchment, cut into bars and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 314, Total Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 122mg, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 26g, Protein: 2g