Lemon Capri

Brighten up your dessert repertoire with the zesty and utterly delightful Lemon Capri bars, a perfect balance of tangy citrus and buttery sweetness. This recipe features a tender, golden crust made from a simple mix of cold, diced butter, flour, and sugar, paired with a luscious lemon filling bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh lemon juice and zest. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these elegant bars are baked to perfection in under an hour, making them an ideal treat for sunny afternoons, potlucks, or whenever you crave a refreshing bite. A generous dusting of powdered sugar gives the Lemon Capri its signature look and an extra touch of sweetness. Easy to make yet sophisticated in taste, this recipe is a surefire way to brighten anyone's day.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for crust)
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 3 eggs (large)
• 1 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
• 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 cups of granulated sugar (for crust).

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it’s lightly golden. Remove it from the oven, but leave it on.

Step 6

While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling by whisking together 3 eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar (for filling), 0.5 cups of fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust, ensuring it spreads evenly.

Step 8

Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust the top generously with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before slicing into bars or squares.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your refreshing Lemon Capri dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(861.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2842.7

Total Fat 114.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 817.0mg	0%
Sodium 223.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 426.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 270.5g
Protein 39.7g	0%

Vitamin D 196.1IU	0%
Calcium 149.4mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 586.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 58.9%