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A stack of pink strawberry lemon bars dusted with powdered sugar on a white platter.
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Strawberry Lemon Bars

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 2 cups all -purpose flour (for crust)
  • 0.25 tsp sal t
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 0.25 cup all -purpose flour (for filling)
  • 4 large egg s
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberry puree, strained
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine softened butter, 0.5 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, and salt in a bowl. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
  • Press the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
  • Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until the edges are very lightly golden brown.
  • While the crust bakes, whisk together 1.5 cups sugar and 0.25 cup flour in a large bowl.
  • Add the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and strained strawberry puree to the sugar mixture; whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  • Pour the strawberry-lemon mixture over the hot crust immediately after removing the crust from the oven.
  • Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours to ensure clean slicing. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars before serving.