60 mins
Lemon Bars Recipe
MORE ABOUT THE RECIPE
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.
CRUST
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1⅓ cups butter, diced ¼-inch
- ¼ tsp salt
FILLING
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4eggs
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1.333cup sugar
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3Tbsp all-purpose flour
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0.666cup lemon juice
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0.333cup milk
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Zest of 2 lemons
How to Make Lemon Bars
STEP 01
Preheat oven to 350°F.
STEP 02
Mix all crust ingredients together into a coarse meal.
STEP 03
Line bottom quarter of your sheet-pan with mix. Pack firmly by pressing with hands.
STEP 04
Bake to dry out for 15 minutes. Let cool before adding lemon batter.
STEP 05
Mix all filling ingredients together.
STEP 06
Pour lemon batter over cool lemon bar crust.
STEP 07
Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until set to the touch.
STEP 08
Let the bars cool and then chill in the refrigerator.
STEP 09
Once cold, remove from baking pan, then cut into bars, about 1½ by 2½ inches.
STEP 10
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
DID YOU KNOW?
Try this recipe to pair with Starbucks® House Blend. The lemon will bring out the mellow acidity and enhance the flavor of the coffee.
SERVE AND ENJOY
Lemon Bars
Take that first delicious bite.
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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