How to Make Poppy Seed-Lemon Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Poppy seed-lemon bars are a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the tartness of lemons with the unique texture and taste of poppy seeds. These bars are perfect for a summer picnic, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee. They are easy to make and the combination of flavors will definitely impress your family and friends.

Poppy seed-lemon bars start with a buttery shortbread crust that is topped with a tangy and sweet lemon filling. The addition of...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour, salt, and cardamom; mix until just combined. Stir in poppy seeds until evenly distributed. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking dish with floured hands.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until edges are just starting to brown, about 18 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, combine sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and stir until just combined.
  • As soon as the crust comes out of the oven, pour the filling into it and return to the oven.
  • Bake until filling is puffy and lightly browned around the edges, about 30 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cool completely before cutting into 16 squares. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar.
  • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 91mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 38mg