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Lemon Curd Bars

Delicious lemon curd bars featuring a tangy lemon filling over a buttery crust, perfect for desserts or snacks.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 295 g plain flour (2 ¼ cups)
  • ⅔ cup white sugar (134 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 200 g unsalted butter (cold, divided)
  • 1 cup lemon curd (260 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and line an 8-inch square baking tin with baking paper.
  2. Melt 30 g of the butter until just melted and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Grate in the remaining cold butter using a box grater and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  5. Stir in the melted butter and mix until well distributed and crumbly.
  6. Press ⅔ of the mixture into the base of the baking pan and set aside ⅓ for later.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Cool the base for 10 minutes, then spread the lemon curd over the top.
  9. Crumble the reserved mixture over the lemon curd.
  10. Bake for a further 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
  11. Cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: lemon, dessert, bars, citrus, baking