Lemon Bars Recipe

Preparation Time60 mins Difficulty LevelHard
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Lemon bars are a perfectly powdery and tastefully tart way to sweeten up someone’s day. Whether it’s a special occasion, a treat alongside breakfast or a lemony accompaniment to your favorite cup of Starbucks® coffee, this recipe is guaranteed to be a delectable crowd-pleaser.

INGREDIENTS

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SERVING

- 1 serving servings +

CRUST

  • 1.75
    cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 0.25
    cup
    cornstarch
  • 0.666
    cup
    powdered sugar
  • 1.333
    cups
    butter, diced ¼-inch
  • 0.25
    tsp
    salt

FILLING

  • 4
    eggs
  • 1.333
    cups
    sugar
  • 3
    Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 0.666
    cup
    lemon juice
  • 0.333
    cup
    milk
  • Zest of 2 lemons

HOW TO MAKE

Lemon Bars

  • 01

    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 02

    Mix all crust ingredients together into a coarse meal.
  • 03

    Line bottom quarter of your sheet-pan with mix. Pack firmly by pressing with hands.
  • 04

    Bake to dry out for 15 minutes. Let cool before adding lemon batter.
  • 05

    Mix all filling ingredients together.
  • 06

    Pour lemon batter over cool lemon bar crust.
  • 07

    Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until set to the touch.
  • 08

    Let the bars cool and then chill in the refrigerator.
  • 09

     

    Once cold, remove from baking pan, then cut into bars, about 1½ by 2½ inches.
  • 10

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

TIPS

Try this recipe to pair with Starbucks® House Blend. The lemon will bring out the mellow acidity and enhance the flavor of the coffee.

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RECOMMENDED COFFEE

House Blend

Aroma, body and flavor all in balance. House Blend is a medium roast with notes of toffee and dusted cocoa.

RECOMMENDED COFFEE

Breakfast Blend

Notes of sweet orange and brown sugar mingle in our lightest medium roast coffee.

RECOMMENDED COFFEE

Starbucks® Veranda Blend®

Our lightest roasted coffee with notes of toasted malt and milk chocolate.

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