The bright flavor of lemon combined with poppy seeds really kicks the traditional lemon bar up a notch. They’re vibrant, fresh tasting, and pleasantly sweet. I like to use black poppy seeds for a pop of color and just a little more eye appeal.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Crust
- cooking spray
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Combine butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour, salt, and cardamom; mix until just combined. Stir in poppy seeds until evenly distributed. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking dish with floured hands.
Step 3
Bake crust in the preheated oven until edges are just starting to brown, about 18 minutes.
Step 4
While the crust is baking, combine sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and stir until just combined.
Step 5
As soon as the crust comes out of the oven, pour the filling into it and return to the oven.
Step 6
Bake until filling is puffy and lightly browned around the edges, about 30 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cool completely before cutting into 16 squares. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 193 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
Cholesterol50mg | 17% |
Sodium91mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 14% |
Calcium17mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium38mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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