Description
Frozen lemon bars are the ultimate summertime dessert—zesty, creamy, and perfectly chilled with a buttery shortbread crust. These bars are a refreshing treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press crust mixture into the pan and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, zest, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until just set.
- Cool at room temperature, then freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice with a hot knife and serve straight from the freezer.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Freeze overnight for firm, creamy texture.
- Run your knife under hot water before slicing for clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: frozen lemon bars, summer dessert, lemon squares, citrus dessert, easy lemon bars