Best Strawberry-Lemonade Bars
A perfect balance of tart lemon and sweet strawberries, these bars are the ultimate summer treat. Perfect for any gathering!
Equipment
- 13x9-inch baking dish
- Food Processor
- Whisk
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Crust
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter plus 2 tbsp, melted
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon zest finely grated
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, rub together the sugar, lemon zest, and salt until fragrant. Add flour and melted butter, stirring until a soft dough forms. Press into the pan.
- Bake crust for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool for 20 minutes and reduce oven to 325°F.
- In a food processor, blend strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Add eggs and yolks; pulse until combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake for 30–40 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely, lift from pan, dust with confectioners' sugar, and cut into squares.
Notes
Nutrition per bar: Calories: 190, Total Carbs: 29g (Net Carbs: 28g), Fats: 8g, Protein: 3g.
