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Strawberry Lemon Bars

Delicious Strawberry Lemon Bars featuring a vibrant blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
Filling Ingredients
  • 1.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.33 cup strawberry jam

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp of fine salt.
  3. Blend in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, pricking it with a fork.
  5. Bake for 25-28 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
Filling Preparation
  1. Combine 1 1/4 cups sugar with lemon zest in a saucepan, rubbing together to release oils.
  2. Add the eggs, 1/4 cup flour, cornstarch, and salt, whisking until smooth.
  3. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and cook over medium-low heat until thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Strain the filling into a bowl and mix 1/2 cup of it with strawberry jam.
Assembly
  1. Alternate spoonfuls of lemon filling and strawberry filling atop the baked crust.
  2. Use a skewer to draw through the layers for marbling.
  3. Bake in the oven for another 20-24 minutes until filling is set.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and slice into squares.

Notes

For extra lemony flavor, increase lemon zest. Consider adding fresh strawberries to the filling for added texture.