I'm sure you've heard of the lemon bars, lemon shortbread bites or the popular ones Lemon Bars. It's a delicious bite for dessert, or a treat for a special moment.
It is a very easy recipe to make, which it has two phases: a somewhat firm crumb base, topped with a lemon-flavored filling, creamy and absolutely delicious.
It’s an ideal recipe to finish any meal and leave the best flavors and sensations: these lemon bars are a sweet treat that will bring spring sunshine whenever you make them.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 3/4 cups of flour
- 1 cup softened butter
For the lemon filling:
- 3/4 cup of lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
*I know that working in cups seems awkward, but once you get used to working with measuring cups and spoons, it's one of the most practical things there is. Take a look at our meters and scales section because we have many and they're very affordable.
Preparation
For the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line the Le Creuset tray with parchment paper (lay one strip lengthwise and one crosswise to cover the width and length; it will help you lift it out when finished).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the butter and use your hands to combine everything. Place, distribute, and beautify the dough on the bottom of the tray (the Le Creuset ceramic one works like a charm for that).
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Let cool while you make the filling.
For the lemon filling:
- In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and lemon zest. Add the eggs and lemon juice and whisk until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust you prepared earlier, in the pan. Smooth it out with a spatula so it's even and bake for about 22-25 minutes or until you see the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let the tray at room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator, where the flavors will develop over 3-4 hours.
- Cut into small squares and dust with powdered sugar (be generous with it).
Notes:
- Some people make the cake in a round quiche pan and then cut it into triangles, like a pizza. Personally, I prefer them in square bites, which is why I always make them in the tray small square or rectangular from Le Creuset.
- One of the most interesting promotions this Christmas is the Set of 3 Le Creuset trays, which, besides being beautiful, are super practical for savory and sweet (at 30% off)
Are you up for the recipe?
Comments
Claudia&Julia said:
Hola Esther y Malta,
Dependiendo de si se refiere a sólidos o líquidos, las equivalencias son diferentes, y también son diferentes según los tipos de sólidos y de líquidos.
Una taza equivaldría a 250 ml y, por ejemplo, en peso, serían 125 g de harina de trigo, 215 g de azúcar moreno, 115 g de azúcar glasé o 180 g de aceite. Para que sea más sencillo, podéis tomar como referencia cualquier taza o vaso que tenga una capacidad aproximada de esos 250 ml y usarlo para medir todos los ingredientes.
¡Un saludo!
Esther said:
Una Taza de las que vendes son de 250ml Es esta la medida? Limones no me faltan La hare seguro
Malta said:
Hooola!
Las tazas… qué son tazas de café… de café con leche…? Si me podéis dar la medida en gr o en cl, me iría de perlas!!!
Mil gràcies!!!
Claudia said:
Me alegro mucho, Carla. ¡Muchas gracias por tu mensaje, me haces muy feliz :) Saludos,
Claudia
Carla said:
¡Pero qué delicia! Los he hecho hoy y aparte de ser super fáciles de hacer están deliciosos!! Los he sacado junto al café y han triunfado, muchas gracias por la receta!!