Fresh citrus in the summer is always such a refreshing treat. Whether it is fresh squeezed orange juice or lemonade, it just seems to hit the spot.
Lemon is one of my favorite things to use in desserts. My lemon pound cake is a favorite by many. And my moms blueberry lemon bread has been made dozens of times.
Today I have a great lemon bar recipe that includes frosting {yummy}
These are made in a sheet pan so they are perfect for large gatherings, picnics, or family events. The crust is buttery and the frosting is creamy. I prefer to use real lemon juice instead of bottled, it just tastes so much better.
I found the recipe here after searching and testing many other lemon bar recipes, this one is my favorite.
sheet pan lemon bars
Ingredients:
- crust:
- 1 cup softened butter (salted)
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- middle layer:
- 4 beaten eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 tbsp flour
- 7 tbsp lemon juice (real lemon bottled juice preferred)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp lemon juice (real lemon bottled juice preferred)
- optional: lemon zest for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare Half Sheet Pan with baking spray, coating both the bottom and the sides of the pan.
- Crust:
- Mix all crust ingredients using a standard mixer until combined. Press dough into the bottom of a Half Sheet Pan. Bake for about 20 minutes- crust should not be brown.
- Middle Layer:
- Combine all middle layer ingredients until thoroughly mixed and pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until filling is firm and light tan in color.
- Frosting:
- Melt butter in a saucepan on the stovetop. Take off heat and let butter cool slightly. Whisk in powdered sugar and lemon juice. Adjust liquid amounts for desired frosting consistency.
- Assembly:
- Once crust and middle layer are cooled, spread frosting evenly over the top of bars. Cut and serve or freeze for later. Makes about 42-48 lemon bars depending on size of squares.
This week, some of my blogging friends and I are sharing our favourite summer recipe ideas. Just click on the links below the images to be taken to see their full posts.
Danielle says
Oooooh, I love lemon. These look amazing!