How to Make Perfect Lemon Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make lemon squares! There is just something so satisfying about the bright and zesty flavor of lemon desserts. And when it comes to lemon squares, there's no better recipe than this one for Perfect Lemon Squares. These bars are the perfect combination of tart and sweet, with a buttery crust and a creamy lemon filling that will have you coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup ground almonds
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup flaked coconut, toasted (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 lemon bars

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and the ground almonds in a mixing bowl. Add the softened butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, stir together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and the baking powder in a bowl. Add the eggs, coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice; whisk until the sugars have dissolved; pour over the crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the lemon filling has firmed, about 15 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 79mg