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cherry lemon bars
Sheri

Cherry Lemon Bars

5 from 2 votes
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 Method

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
  4. Pour filling over hot crust and scatter cherries on top.
  5. Bake for another 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set.
  6. Let cool completely before lifting out and cutting into squares.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.