Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these Lemon Meringue Bars. A buttery crust topped with a luscious lemon filling and airy meringue, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour and salt. Press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Make the lemon filling: Whisk sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over the hot crust and bake until set.
- Whip the meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the lemon filling and bake until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool the bars completely before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled.
- The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use a warm knife to cut clean slices through the meringue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
