Cherry Lemon Bars
These Cherry Lemon Bars are bright, bold, and perfect for summer gatherings, bake sales, or anytime you want a dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
Filling & Topping:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp lemon zest from 2 lemons
- 1/3 cup lemon juice from 2–3 lemons
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix crust ingredients and press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Pour filling over hot crust and scatter cherries on top.
- Bake for another 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let cool completely before lifting out and cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.