Limoncello Lemon Bars

Limoncello Lemon Bars are the perfect party dessert! Serve this boozy dessert for holidays, parties or game day – they’re sure to be a hit!

I think we can officially say that we are the king and queen of boozy dessert recipes…am I wrong? We’ve got so many to choose from like these Eggnog Cookie Bars, our popular Sugared Prosecco Grapes and a new favorite, this boozy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Jell-O!

Limoncello Lemon Bars

How do you make a lemon bar recipe taste even better? Add a shot or two of Limoncello, that’s how. Limoncello Lemon Bars are the ultimate party dessert, with just a touch of booziness to make them the hit of the party.

This lemon bar recipe is a classic from Ina Garten and we’ve been making them for years. There isn’t much that you can do to improve on Ina’s lemon bars, so we really didn’t change anything.

EXCEPT the addition of Limoncello liquor. Since Limoncello already has a delicious, citrusy lemon flavor, it’s a match made in heaven for these lemon bars, just wait until you try them.

How To Make Limoncello Lemon Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar together, then add flour and salt to make the crust. Press the crust into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until lightly brown.
3. Make the filling by whisking together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, Limoncello liquor and flour together in a bowl. Poor the filling over the baked crust and bake for 35 minutes until the filling is set.
4. Let cool to room temperature and dust with powdered sugar and fresh lemon zest. 

Can You Make Lemon Bars Ahead Of Time?

Definitely! You can make these lemon bars even the day before, just cover and keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready. I would also recommend that you leave off the powdered sugar until right before serving, too.

You can cut these into about 20 large squares like we’ve done here, or cut them again into triangles to make 40 lemon bars. These dessert bars are very rich and sweet, so the smaller triangles are usually a good size.

And if your friends still want more they can grab another one.

Do I Have To Use Fresh Lemon Juice For This Recipe?

YES. YES. YES. If you’re going to the trouble of making this epic dessert, please don’t use bottled lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice really does make a big difference in the flavor here, so please take the extra step.

Bottled lemon juice also has additives and preservatives in it, so it’s not a pure lemon flavor.

How To Store Lemon Bars

These Limoncello Lemon Bars, or any lemon bar recipe needs to be kept in the refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 days. They won’t last that long but they will keep for a few days in your refrigerator.

Stashed in the back so no one else finds them of course…

 

Looking For More Dessert Recipes?

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• Champagne Jell-O Shots
• Peppermint Cannoli Dip
• Banana Bourbon Poke Cake
• Peppermint Eggnog Pudding

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