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Lemon Bars with graham cracker crust cut into squares.

Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

Brooke Homec
These lemon bars with graham cracker crust are both tart and sweet, with a buttery graham crust. The perfect lemony dessert that is so simple to make.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
 

Graham Cracker Crust:

  • cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs (11 full sheets)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoon butter, melted
  • sprinkle of salt

Lemon Filling:

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (35 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) baking powder
  • ¼ cup (61 g) lemon juice, about 1-2 lemons
  • zest from a lemon
  • powdered sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend graham crackers until it's all crumbs. Mix in sugar and pinch of salt, then add in butter and mix until coated.
  • Press mixture evenly along the bottom of a 8x8 pan. Bake for 8 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges. While the crust is baking prepare the filling.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are a lighter yellow color, about 30 seconds. Add sugar, flour, and baking powder and blend well. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  • When the crust is done baking, pour the filling over the warm crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 18-24 minutes, until the top has a golden brown across it. You want to make sure they are fully cooked, and they don't jiggle.  Leave to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, I like to sift powdered sugar along the top. I prefer to chill my bars. I find them easier to have a clean cut that way, and also like the taste of the lemony filling cold.

Notes

You can use regular or Meyer lemons for this recipe.
The eggs should not be completely chilled from the fridge, but should also not be room temperature. I try to let them sit out for about 15-30 minutes before I begin.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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