Sour Cream Lemon Slice

Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Sour Cream Lemon Slice is the ultimate dessert bar for citrus lovers. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious, velvety lemon filling, enhanced by the richness of sour cream and the zest of fresh lemons, this treat offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple two-layer approach, it’s an easy yet elegant dessert for any occasion. Bake the slices to golden perfection, chill for a firm texture, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-worthy presentation. Perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, or an indulgent snack, these lemon slices will brighten up your dessert table with their vibrant flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 3 pieces large eggs
• 0.5 cups lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar for the crust.

Step 3

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and sour cream until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and baking powder to the egg mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.

Step 9

Allow the lemon slice to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Step 10

Using the parchment overhang, carefully lift the slice out of the pan and onto a cutting board.

Step 11

Dust the top with powdered sugar, then cut into 12 bars or squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2534.8

Total Fat 88.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 739.5mg	0%
Sodium 413.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 255.5g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 296.2mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 555.6mg	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: 30.1%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 63.6%