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The Best Lemon Bars in the World

 
One serving costs about $0.92

$0.92 per serving

1 people like this recipe

1 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

9 dessert
spoonacular Score:27%

Spoonacular Score: 27%

 

The recipe The Best Lemon Bars in the World can be made in roughly 45 minutes. For 92 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 9 servings with 493 calories, 5g of protein, and 27g of fat each. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 1 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of salt, granulated sugar, egg yolks, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It works well as an inexpensive dessert. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 17%, this dish is rather bad. Similar recipes include Mom’s Old World Raspberry Bars, Lemon-kissed Buttermilk Cupcakes With The World's Fluffiest Cre, and Best Ever Lemon Brownie Bars or Lemon Brownies.

Lemon Bar on the menu? Try pairing with Cream Sherry, Port Wine, and Moscato d'Asti. A common wine pairing rule is to make sure your wine is sweeter than your food. Delicate desserts go well with Moscato d'Asti, nutty desserts with cream sherry, and caramel or chocolate desserts pair well with port. One wine you could try is NV Solera Cream Sherry. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 17 dollars.

NV Solera Cream Sherry

The Solera Cream Sherry has a brilliant amber and deep copper hue. With butterscotch and pecan aromas, the sweet salted nut and brown spice aromas carry a complex caramel accent. A sweet entry leads to a rounded, lush, moderately full-bodied palate with a lengthy, flavorful finish.

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Ingredients

Servings:
some
some shortbread crust
shortbread crust
some
some shortbread crust
shortbread crust
some
some shortbread crust
shortbread crust
some
some shortbread crust
shortbread crust
10 Tbsps
10 Tbsps unsalted butter
unsalted butter
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps powdered sugar
powdered sugar
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps granulated sugar
granulated sugar
1.25 cups
1.25 cups flour
flour
1 pinch
1 pinch salt
salt
some
some lemon curd
lemon curd
4 large
4 large egg yolks
egg yolks
0.75 cup
0.75 cup sugar
sugar
2 medium
2 medium lemons
lemons
4 Tbsps
4 Tbsps unsalted lemon zest
unsalted lemon zest
some shortbread crust
some
shortbread crust
some shortbread crust
some
shortbread crust
some shortbread crust
some
shortbread crust
some shortbread crust
some
shortbread crust
10 Tbsps unsalted butter
10 Tbsps
unsalted butter
2 Tbsps powdered sugar
2 Tbsps
powdered sugar
2 Tbsps granulated sugar
2 Tbsps
granulated sugar
1.25 cups flour
1.25 cups
flour
1 pinch salt
1 pinch
salt
some lemon curd
some
lemon curd
4 large egg yolks
4 large
egg yolks
0.75 cup sugar
0.75 cup
sugar
2 medium lemons
2 medium
lemons
4 Tbsps unsalted lemon zest
4 Tbsps
unsalted lemon zest

Equipment

food processor
food processor
baking pan
baking pan
oven
oven
sieve
sieve
spatula
spatula
stove
stove
bowl
bowl
food processor
food processor
baking pan
baking pan
oven
oven
sieve
sieve
spatula
spatula
stove
stove
bowl
bowl


Instructions

1. Cut butter into small chunks and let it cool in the freezer. 2. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 3. In a food processor, process the powdered sugar, salt, and granulated sugar. Pulse on and off for 15 seconds. 4. Add the butter. Pulse until the butter resembles small peas. 5. Add the flour and pulse until the mixture comes together and pulls away from the sides. 6. Lightly knead in a bowl and press into a 9x9 baking dish. No need to butter because the dough is so buttery. 7. Dock and bake for precisely 35 min. You don't want too much color because we will bake it again later. Lightly tan is perfect. 8. Prepare the lemon curd. 9. Add the butter, salt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice (accept no substitutes) and place it on the stove. Stir it with a spoonula or spatula, constantly, until it thickens and resembles a hollandaise sauce, thick but still pourable. If the curd begins to boil take it off the heat immediately or else it'll curdle. 10. Press through a strainer. 11. Pour it directly onto the crust. 12. Bake for an additional 10 minutes at 300 F. The top should not be wobbly. 13. Leave to cool on the counter and then into the fridge to cool completely. 14. Dust with powdered sugar at service. 15. Serve with a smile. And as always, Chow!

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $1.60
Ingredient
some shortbread crust
some shortbread crust
some shortbread crust
some shortbread crust
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1.25 cups flour
some lemon curd
4 larges egg yolks
¾ cups sugar
2 mediums lemons
4 tablespoons unsalted lemon zest
Price
$2.05
$2.05
$2.05
$2.05
$1.20
$0.05
$0.03
$0.21
$2.14
$0.91
$0.21
$1.00
$0.48
$14.42

Nutritional Information

Quickview
784 Calories
9g Protein
43g Total Fat
89g Carbs
1% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
784k
39%

Fat
43g
68%

  Saturated Fat
20g
125%

Carbohydrates
89g
30%

  Sugar
33g
37%

Cholesterol
128mg
43%

Sodium
416mg
18%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
9g
18%

Folate
105µg
26%

Vitamin B1
0.39mg
26%

Manganese
0.51mg
25%

Selenium
15µg
22%

Iron
3mg
19%

Vitamin B2
0.29mg
17%

Vitamin B3
3mg
17%

Vitamin C
12mg
15%

Fiber
3g
13%

Vitamin A
659IU
13%

Phosphorus
118mg
12%

Vitamin E
1mg
8%

Vitamin K
7µg
7%

Vitamin B5
0.72mg
7%

Copper
0.11mg
5%

Vitamin D
0.73µg
5%

Magnesium
19mg
5%

Vitamin B6
0.1mg
5%

Zinc
0.71mg
5%

Potassium
148mg
4%

Calcium
40mg
4%

Vitamin B12
0.18µg
3%

covered percent of daily need

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