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Easy Classic Lemon Bars with Fresh Strawberries – Bright Summer Dessert Recipe

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Classic Lemon Bars with Fresh Strawberries are bright, tangy dessert bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust, smooth lemon filling, and fresh strawberry topping.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix flour and powdered sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly. Press into pan.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Whisk sugar and eggs, then add lemon juice and zest.
  5. Pour mixture over crust and bake for 20 minutes until set.
  6. Cool completely.
  7. Top with sliced strawberries and dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Slice into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Use room-temperature butter for smoother crust.
  • Gluten-free flour blend can be substituted.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian