How to Make Chipotle Lemon Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing a zesty and spicy twist on a classic dessert favorite: Chipotle Lemon Bars. This unique recipe takes the traditional lemon bar and infuses it with the smoky and spicy flavors of chipotle peppers, creating a bold and unforgettable treat that will impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more. The combination of tangy lemon and savory chipotle creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is sure to delight anyone who tries it.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, chilled
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • ⅓ cup apricot preserves, or preserves of your choice
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ⅜ cup lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in a food processor; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until firm and golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 20 minutes in the pan.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the preserves and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; spread over the cooled crust. Whip eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Beat in sugar, lemon juice, and salt until the sugar has dissolved. Sift together 1/3 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into eggs until smooth. Pour onto the preserve-topped crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until the center of the egg mixture has set. Sift together 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar with 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, and sprinkle over hot lemon bars. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    314 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg