Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Lavender Lemon Bars, a delightful twist on traditional lemon squares. These bars combine the refreshing zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice with the fragrant notes of culinary lavender, creating a unique dessert experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or an elegant tea party, these bars will impress your guests with their vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they are not only a visual treat but also a deliciously satisfying dessert that can be enjoyed alone or paired with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 22.75 oz granulated sugar (3 ¼ cups)
- 2 TBSP culinary dried lavender
- 8 oz unsalted butter (1 cup), melted and slightly cooled
- 3.5 oz lavender sugar (1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9 oz all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
- 19.25 oz lavender sugar (2 3/4 cups)
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 TBSP)
- 2.25 oz all-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- For the crust, mix granulated sugar, culinary lavender, melted butter, lavender sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and flour until dough forms. Press into prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl, gradually adding lavender sugar and zest. Sift in flour and mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over baked crust and bake for another 40 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg