Lemon Love Notes

Indulge in the zesty sweetness of Lemon Love Notes, the perfect dessert for citrus lovers. These bright and buttery lemon bars feature a tender, crumbly shortbread crust topped with a luscious lemon filling that strikes the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. A generous dusting of powdered sugar creates an irresistible finish, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. With simple ingredients like freshly squeezed lemon juice, zest, and pantry staples, this recipe comes together effortlessly in under an hour of active prep time. Ideal for potlucks, teatime, or a refreshing treat on warm days, these lemon bars are sure to add a burst of sunshine to any occasion. Perfectly portioned into 12 bars, Lemon Love Notes are easy to serve, store, and savor!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 227 grams Unsalted butter
• 330 grams All-purpose flour
• 120 grams Powdered sugar
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 120 milliliters Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 30 grams Additional powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 227 grams of unsalted butter (softened), 120 grams of powdered sugar, and 300 grams of all-purpose flour. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the shortbread crust. Use your hands or the back of a spoon to smooth it out.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 200 grams of granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 120 milliliters of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, 30 grams of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Ensure the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set the filling.

Step 9

Once the bars are chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out of the pan. Slice into 12 even bars.

Step 10

Dust the top of the Lemon Love Notes generously with 30 grams of powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1245.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4531.5

Total Fat 217.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1246.6mg	0%
Sodium 1364.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 617.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 352.0g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 244.2mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 843.0mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 52.9%