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The 48-minute cook time noted above combines the longest baking time for both the shortbread crust (18 minutes) and the final baking time for both layers (30 minutes).

If not, it may not fully mix with the other ingredients, leaving little lumps.

Make sure to sift the all-purpose flour.

To get the lemon zest, I used my Microplane grater.

It's inexpensive and does a good job of separating the seeds and pulp from the juice.

I used this KitchenAid lemon juicer for the lemon juice.

To prevent the sides from collapsing into the lemon bars during baking, you can use metal binder clips!

You can place a parchment paper sling into the bottom of your baking pan for easier cutting.

It helps make them easier to cut and taste good chilled! A minimum chill time of 1 hour is needed, but I highly recommend chilling them for longer!

Chilling the lemon bars gives them a nice firm texture.

For the latter size, adjust your recommended baking times to 20-25 minutes at 350✯.

I used an 8-inch square baking pan for this lemon bars recipe, but you can also use a 9-inch square pan.

Helpful Tips for Making the Best Lemon Bars

Plus, if I'm being honest, they just taste really good chilled! It makes for an easier, less messy time of cutting them as well. This allows the lemon filling to become firm. After cooling to room temperature, I highly suggest chilling the lemon bars (covered) for a minimum of 1 hour in the refrigerator. Cooling the lemon bars to room temperature after they're done baking can take up to approximately 2 hours. You still want the center to have some jiggle to it when it comes out.Ĭool to room temperature, then chill. Be careful not to overbake the lemon bars.

Pour the lemon curd filling into the slightly cooled shortbread crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes at 350✯. Place all of the ingredients into the mixing bowl and whisk on medium speed until it's well blended. It's a small amount to sift, but it keeps any lumps out. This includes prepping the lemon juice and lemon zest, and I suggest sifting the all-purpose flour. It does not need to be cooled completely before adding the lemon curd filling. Let it sit at room temperature to cool slightly while you make the lemon curd filling. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350✯ or until you get a light golden brown top. I prefer the freezer, but if using a glass pan, I would stick to the refrigerator, or you can skip it altogether.īake the crust. Place the prepared shortbread crust into the refrigerator or freezer for about 10-15 minutes. You can level and flatten the top of the crust using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.Ĭhill the crust. Press the shortbread crust into the bottom of the baking pan. See my general prep tips below for adding a parchment paper sleeve before adding the shortbread dough to the pan! I prefer the food processor, but any of these will get the job done. This buttery shortbread crust comes together very quickly with the help of using either a food processor, stand mixer, or hand-held mixer.