Strawberry Lemon Bars
Strawberry Lemon Bars marry bright citrus with a sweet berry curd on a buttery, zesty crust. Each bite is tangy, fruity, and delicate, finishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for spring gatherings, picnics, or a refreshing dessert after a rich meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Strawberry Lemon Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; pulse to mix. Add the butter and oil; pulse until incorporated and crumbly. Press the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, place the strawberries in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard the solids.
- 5
Whisk 1 1/3 cups white sugar, eggs, 1/3 cup flour, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt into the strawberry purée until combined.
- 6
Pour the strawberry filling into the hot crust; bake until the filling is just set, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator, about 2 hours. Dust with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; cut into 16 bars.
- Calories 183.0 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.88 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 26.36 g 10%
- Total Fat 5.86 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.51 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 65.71 mg High 22%
- Sodium 28.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.91 g --
- Added Sugars 1.01 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 10.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 42.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 37.07 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Strawberries 🍓
About This Recipe
Strawberry Lemon Bars is made with 11 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, All Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 183.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Strawberry Lemon Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, All-Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Eggs, Lemon Curd. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Strawberry Lemon Bars?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Strawberry Lemon Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Strawberry Lemon Bars healthy?
- Strawberry Lemon Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 183.0 calories and 4.88 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.51 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Strawberries, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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