BARS - LEMON

By akselden

Ingredients

• 2 C. plus 1 T. all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 C. confectioners' sugar, plus extra for garnish
• 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 C. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 C. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 T. grated lemon zest
• Raspberries and fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9 baking pan with foil.

2. In medium bowl combine 2 C. flour, confectioners' sugar and 1/2 tsp. salt. With pastry blender cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into baking pan. Bake crust until pale golden, about 20 minutes.

3. With electric mixer, beat condensed milk and eggs in medium bowl. Add lemon juice, remaining 1 T. flour, baking powder, remaining salt and lemon zest. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until just set in center.

4. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Garnish with raspberries and mint.