Lemon Delights

Brighten up your day with these tangy and irresistible Lemon Delights! Featuring a buttery, crumbly shortbread base and a rich, zesty lemon filling, this dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Sprinkled with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these squares are not only visually stunning but also bursting with fresh citrus flavor thanks to real lemon juice and zest. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in under an hour, Lemon Delights make an ideal treat for everything from afternoon tea to special celebrations. Whether you're a citrus lover or simply looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, these lemon bars are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 150 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 large eggs
• 80 ml lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 150 grams granulated sugar (for the filling)
• 30 grams all-purpose flour (for the filling)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or spatula to cream together the butter and 50 grams of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add 150 grams of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the shortbread base. Prick the surface lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling.

Step 5

Bake the shortbread for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 6

While the shortbread cools slightly, prepare the lemon filling. Whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, 150 grams of granulated sugar, and 30 grams of all-purpose flour in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked shortbread base, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when lightly shaken.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the Lemon Delights to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for an hour.

Step 10

Once chilled, carefully lift the dessert out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Dust the top generously with powdered sugar.

Step 11

Slice into 9 equal squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2490.0

Total Fat 110.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 626.6mg	0%
Sodium 302.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 217.6g
Protein 32.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 127.0mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 460.2mg	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: 38.6%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 56.3%