Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lavender Lemon Bars, a unique twist on the classic lemon dessert. These bars combine zesty lemon flavors with the subtle floral notes of culinary lavender, creating a beautiful balance of sweetness and tang. Perfect for summer picnics, tea parties, or as an elegant dessert to impress your guests, these bars are visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Made from simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and serve alongside fresh berries or whipped cream for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22.75 oz granulated sugar (3 ¼ cups)
- 2 TBSP culinary dried lavender
- 8 oz unsalted butter (1 cup), melted
- 9 oz all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 TBSP)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix granulated sugar, dried lavender, melted butter, lavender sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and flour in a bowl until combined. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, additional lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for another 40 minutes until set in the center.
- 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 (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg