Bright Lemon Bar Triangles
Bright Lemon Bar Triangles balance a buttery shortbread crust with a vibrant, tangy citrus custard that finishes with a delicate dusting of sugar. Each bite is crisp at the base and silky on top, offering a clean lemon snap that’s perfect for afternoon snacks, bake sales, or a light dessert after dinner.
- Prep20 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a food processor, pulse 1 cup flour, butter, and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for 10 seconds, or cut together with a pastry blender until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch round pie plate.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.
- 4
While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, white sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons flour until smooth; pour the egg mixture over the hot crust.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes more, until firm. Let cool completely in the pie dish for about 1 to 2 hours. Dust with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 triangles.
- Calories 177.05 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.56 g Low Source
- Carbs 27.96 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.29 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.62 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 58.16 mg Moderate
- Sodium 28.2 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.38 g Low Source
- Sugar 19.59 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source
- Potassium 7.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 80.23 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.48 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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