VERY TANGY LIME (OR LEMON) BARS
This recipe is out of a cookbook called "Pure Dessert" by Alice Medrich. The emphasis is on "pure flavor," or, in this case, "pure lime" (a half cup mind you). Yum. The crust is buttery, delicious, crunchiness, underneath it all.
Provided by hisfavoritemavis
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rack in lower third of over and preheat to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of an 8" square baking pan with foil.
- To make the crust, in a medium bowl, combine the melted butter with the sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
- Press the dough all over the bottom of the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until well browned on the edges and golden brown in the center.
- To make the topping, in a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. whisk in eggs. stir in lemon juice and lime zest.
- When crust is ready, turn oven down to 300 degrees. Slide the rack out (with pan on it) and pour filling onto hot crust.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center no longer jiggles.
- Lift the foil liner out and transfer bars to cutting board. You can blot the surface of the bars to remove any foam. (Test to make sure your bars aren't to sticky first. This trick could remove a lot more than excess foam -- ).
- Cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar right before serving. Will keep in airtight container for up to a week.
LEMON BARS WITH OLIVE OIL AND SEA SALT
Traditional lemon bars balance the tangy sweetness of lemon curd with a rich shortbread crust. This recipe adds extra notes of flavor to the mix: the compelling bitterness of good olive oil and a touch of sea salt sprinkled on top. They lend a mild savory character to this childhood favorite, making it a little more sophisticated than the usual lemon bar, but just as compelling. Choose an olive oil with personality, otherwise you'll miss the point. Something herbal and fresh tasting with peppery notes works best. Although the bars will last up to five days when stored in the fridge, they have the brightest flavor when eaten within 24 hours of baking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with enough parchment to hang over two of the sides (to be used as handles later to lift the bars out of the pan).
- To make the shortbread base, pulse together the flour, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and salt in a food processor, or whisk together in a large bowl. Add butter and pulse (or use two knives or your fingers) to cut the butter into the flour until a crumbly dough forms. Press dough into prepared pan and bake until shortbread is pale golden all over, 30 to 35 minutes.
- While the shortbread is baking, prepare the lemon curd: Grate 1/2 tablespoon zest from lemons and set aside. Squeeze lemons to yield 3/4 cup juice.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, eggs and yolks, cornstarch and fine sea salt over medium heat until boiling and thickened, 2 to 5 minutes. Make sure mixture comes to a boil and stays there for 30 seconds or so; you should see it thicken up before you take it off the heat. But once it boils do not cook for longer than 1 minute or you risk the curd thinning out again. Remove from heat and strain into a bowl. Whisk in butter, olive oil and lemon zest.
- When the shortbread is ready, take it out of the oven and carefully pour the lemon curd onto the shortbread base; return the pan to the oven. Bake until topping is just set, 10 to 15 minutes more. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and flaky sea salt right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 44 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TANGY LEMON BARS
These not-so-sweet bars are a nice change from the sweet treats and will stand out if placed with a selection of holiday cookies. Can be frozen for up to one month, if you are planning ahead.
Provided by Deantini
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 40 bars, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease 13 x 9 inch cake pan, set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- In mixing bowl beat butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, stir in flour until just blended. Press into prepared pan
- Bake for 25 min or until golden. Let cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
- Topping:.
- In bowl beat eggs with sugar until pale and thickened. Add lemon rind, lemon juice, flour and baking powder, beat until smooth.
- Pour over cooled base.
- Bake in 325 F oven until set, approx 25-30 min.
- Let cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
- Dust withicing sugar and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 61.4, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 1.4
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Who doesn't love a good lemon bar? The zesty tang and the sweet, buttery crust come together to make a delectable treat that's perfect any time of year. Alice Medrich's tangy lemon bars are a favorite among many home bakers for their easy-to-follow recipe, and the mouth-watering end result.The Perfect Blend of Sweet and Sour
Alice Medrich, a renowned cookbook author and pastry chef, has perfected the art of creating the perfect blend of sweet and sour in her tangy lemon bars recipe. Her recipe consists of a buttery crust, which is made from flour, sugar, and butter, and a filling that's a combination of lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and flour. The lemon filling is the star of the show and is both tangy and sweet. This is achieved by adding just the right amount of lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the sugar. Alice suggests using fresh lemon juice for maximum flavor, however, if you're short on time, bottled lemon juice works too.The Perfect Crust
Alice's lemon bars recipe has a perfect buttery crust that's easy to make and complements the tangy lemon filling. The crust is made by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and butter together. The mixture should be crumbly in texture and easy to press into a baking dish. To make the crust, you don't need any special ingredients or equipment, making it an easy recipe to follow. The crust needs to be pre-baked for about 15-20 minutes before adding the filling. This ensures that the crust is crisp and holds its shape when you cut the bars later.How to Get the Perfect Lemon Bars
Alice Medrich's tangy lemon bars recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients. To get the perfect lemon bars, you need to follow a few tips:- Use fresh lemon juice for maximum flavor.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to get clean and uniform slices.
- Sift flour and powdered sugar for the crust to avoid lumps.
- Use room temperature butter for the crust for easy mixing.
- Bake the bars for the right amount of time to avoid over or under-cooking.