Limoncello Lemon Bars are a fun party dessert! Just a splash of Limoncello brings out the lemon flavor and makes these bars party worthy!
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 sticks butter, (1 cup) at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Filling:
- 6 large eggs, room temperature is best
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 ounces Limoncello liquor (1/4 cup)
- 1 cup flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting on top of the bars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt in batches, beating to combine after each addition.
- Press the crust into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Make the filling by whisking the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, Limoncello and flour together in a bowl. Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for 35 minutes until the filling is set.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours, but longer is preferable. The bars will get firmer the longer they chill. Dust with powdered sugar and fresh lemon zest.
Recipe Notes
Store: Store lemon bars in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Freeze: You can freeze lemon bars individually or freeze the whole dish. Wrap the bars tightly with plastic wrap and store in a plastic freezer bag. To thaw, let the bars defrost in the refrigerator overnight (or at room temperature for a faster thaw) and then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
