Lemon Bar Love! - 10 recipes
Lemon bars have just the right balance of sweet and tart. They are popular at a dessert buffet, and their bright yellow color brightens a party table. Make extra if you want leftovers - lemon bars are a disappearing dessert!
Top Recipe
Barefoot Contessa's Lemon Bars
By XrayKim
![Barefoot Contessa's Lemon Bars](/media/0d/e6/bf62e2f0869b78f7cf89163bdfb3011dced0.jpg/rh/barefoot-contessas-lemon-bars.jpg)
Details
Servings 30
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 65
- CRUST:
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- FILLING:
- 6 extra-large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Deliciously sweet lemon bars with a shortbread crust and a rich lemon filling
Top rated Lemon Bar recipes
2-Ingredient Lemon Cake Bars
![2-Ingredient Lemon Cake Bars](/media/ef/ce/ae3973a12735072b4a4ddac95d9f91728626.jpg/tsp/2-ingredient-lemon-cake-bars.jpg)
By AzGrannie3
Lemon bars are a classic citrus dessert
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 1 (22-ounce) can lemon pie filling
- Powdered sugar, optional
The Best Lemon Bars
![The Best Lemon Bars](/media/51/54/ce50728386050f496c8e66abdcfe04c4ec5f.jpg/tsp/the-best-lemon-bars.jpg)
By á-25087
These lemon bars have an extreme intense lemony flavor for those who love to pucker up
- CRUST:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1-stick) softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 heaping cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch salt, optional and to taste
- FILLING:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, or to taste (about 2 juicy medium lemons; see note below)
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half (whole milk or cream are okay)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional and to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, optional and to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest loosely packed, or to taste
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Lemon Bars
![Lemon Bars](/media/0f/ce/a2e14659f4d581acc34ac773efa90c4dc766.jpg/tsp/lemon-bars.jpg)
By mnhenselen
The lemon filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart and the crust was flaky and buttery
- CRUST:
- 2 sticks butter, unsalted and softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- FILLING:
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
- 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (8 lemons)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Lemon Coconut Oeey Gooey Bars
![Lemon Coconut Oeey Gooey Bars](/media/8b/a1/1228e125df5c81e1c01a31010d9ca39e3964.jpg/tsp/lemon-coconut-oeey-gooey-bars.jpg)
By jolofson
The balance of flavors from the tart lemon and sweet coconut is amazing in these delicious bars!
- CRUST:
- 1 (1-pound) yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tbs melted butter
- 3/4 cup flour
Lemon Coconut Bars
![Lemon Coconut Bars](/media/fc/33/486259dc108796d971bc26963dd166ee3e29.jpg/tsp/lemon-coconut-bars.jpg)
By kmad
Lemon bars with go to a new height with a sprinkle of coconut on top! A refreshing dessert, perfect to make for yo
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup flaked coconut
Sunshine "Lemon Bars"
![Sunshine Lemon Bars](/media/4a/6a/b7d3d4ce33d4d2bcfa919c60c449f2ba7140.jpg/tsp/sunshine-lemon-bars.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Lemon bars are a classic cookie, with a shortbread crust and a lemon "curd" filling, dusted with powdered sugar
- CRUST:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- FILLING:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
Lemon Bars
![Lemon Bars](/media/39/88/9fa4868b100b164140a85870784edf3f8b67.jpg/tsp/lemon-bars.jpg)
By á-177220
Light, tangy lemon desserts are a refreshing way to end any meal and these lemon bars won't disappoint, they're del
- CRUST:
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated (organic is best)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Lemon & Kiwi Cheesecake Bars
![Lemon & Kiwi Cheesecake Bars](/media/e6/71/45eacefcbb5ca69759b63ce016247f05ef67.jpg/tsp/lemon-and-kiwi-cheesecake-bars.jpg)
By gwendee1
What better way to highlight the wonderful flavor of lemon than in this creamy cheesecake? The kiwi fruit is what t
- 9 graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 2 to 3 kiwis, sliced for topping
Blueberry Lemon Bars
![Blueberry Lemon Bars](/media/7a/c0/6dd5be419ced6ebe0b57491489829eaa5bc7.jpg/tsp/blueberry-lemon-bars.jpg)
By Susan52
A nutty graham cracker crust is topped with creamy cheesecake, fresh blueberries and lemon curd for the perfect des
- 2/3 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
World's Best Lemon Bars
![World's Best Lemon Bars](/media/17/f7/fee9a438dfc6fe9006147223f182c7c545c3.jpg/tsp/worlds-best-lemon-bars.jpg)
By á-78407
These lemon bars are made with freshly squeezed lemons to make a wonderfully light and delicious dessert
- CRUST:
- 1/2 pound butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- Pinch of kosher salt
- FILLING:
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup flour
- Powdered sugar
Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars
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By á-39149
A recipe doesn't get any easier that just mixing two ingredients! Make these Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars for a refres...
- 1 Angel food cake mix
- 1 can lemon pie filling
Best Lemon Bars
![Best Lemon Bars](/media/3f/6c/70db828e1d4ee2ac6b0b61c83a832cc77c50.jpg/tsp/best-lemon-bars.jpg)
By á-46561
Super easy to make! These best ever Lemon bars are made with a shortbread crust with a thick layer of scrumptious, ...
- SHORTBREAD:
- 10 tablespoons cold organic butter salted
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- LEMON CURD:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 large egg yolks, organic pasture raised
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter cut into 5 pieces
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