The Best Lemon Bars
Recipes & Food Stories
Grandma Stella shares her beloved recipe for the best lemon bars, featuring a buttery crust and a tangy, creamy lemon filling. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Crust
Combine:
1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt 8 tbsp melted butter
Line a square pan with aluminum which overlaps on all four sides to ease lifting from the pan.
Blend into a smooth dough. With fingers, flatten into the square pan. Bake at 350 F for 19-24 minutes until slightly golden. Remove.
Filling
2/3 cup lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup sugar
3 eggs + 3 yolks, separated
Combine in a saucepan. On low heat, stir constantly until thickened.
Add
4 tbsp butter
Stir until the butter is melted.
Strain.
Pour over the crust and bake until slightly golden.
Allow to cool completely. Gently lift from the tin and cut into squares.