Lemon bars cooks illustrated

What's the secret to bars with bold, multifaceted citrus flavor? Cut back on the lemon juice. For lemon bars with sweet-tart flavor and a crisp, well-browned crust, we started at the bottom. Our pat-in-the-pan crust is made with melted—not cold—butter and can therefore be stirred together instead of requiring a food processor. For a truly crisp texture, we used granulated sugar instead of the usual confectioners' sugar and baked the crust until it was dark golden brown to ensure that it…

This easy lemon bars recipe is the best way to indulge in sweets during the hot summer months. Made with a crisp shortbread crust and a filling that has an intense lemon flavor, these homemade lemon bars will satisfy the ultimate lemon craving.

My obsession with lemon desserts (and citrus and orange and lime ) is well documented on the blog. I've got cookies and cakes and cur...

What's the secret to bars with bold, multifaceted citrus flavor? Cut back on the lemon juice. For lemon bars with sweet-tart flavor and a crisp, well-browned crust, we started at the bottom. Our pat-in-the-pan crust is made with melted—not cold—butter and can therefore be stirred together instead of requiring a food processor. For a truly crisp texture, we used granulated sugar instead of the usual confectioners' sugar and baked the crust until it was dark golden brown to ensure that it…

Let’s talk about Lemon for a minute, shall we? (and yes Lemoniest is totally a word shut up.) It’s my FAVORITE FLAVOR EVER. If there were to be only one dessert I could eat for the rest of my life it would be lemon curd. That sweet/tart tang, that velvety texture…is it pudding? Is it cake filling? Is it a spread for toast? YES TO EVERYTHING! Powered with a spoon, and more importantly with no one else around to see, I will eat way beyond too much of the stuff. (oh and by the way, store-bo

These bars are full of tart lemon flavor and a delicious cookie crust.

“This is hands down the best lemon bar recipe!” -Teresa R.

I had to see if they were worth the hype — and they were!

Let me tell you about the day these Lemon Crumb Bars saved my sanity. It was the middle of a heatwave, my AC was on the fritz, and I was desperately craving something refreshing. That's