Dark Chocolate Lemon Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate lemon bars are my favorite quick treat to whip up when I'm craving something fancy but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The combination of rich, antioxidant packed dark chocolate with bright, tangy lemon is absolutely magical, and the best part is you'll have warm bars ready in under an hour. The simplicity of the recipe means you probably have most ingredients on hand already, which makes this perfect for last minute gatherings or just satisfying a sudden dessert craving. Trust me, once you try the contrast of chocolate and citrus together, you'll be making these constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 150 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 400 gdark chocolate chips(null)
- 200 gunsalted butter(null)
- 2 nulllarge eggs
- 120 mllemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 50 glemon zest(grated)
- 2 gbaking powder(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar(null)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: to prevent sticking
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Optional: for evenly distributing ingredients
- 3
Add the unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Optional: with your fingertips for a flaky crust
- 4
Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Optional: to ensure an even crust
- 5
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Optional: for a slightly darker crust
- 6
While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling.
Tip: Optional: in a separate bowl
- 7
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and large eggs.
Tip: Optional: for a smooth filling
- 8
Once the crust is ready, pour the lemon filling over it.
Tip: Optional: to prevent the filling from seeping into the crust
- 9
Spread the dark chocolate chips over the filling.
Tip: Optional: for a more intense chocolate flavor
- 10
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Optional: before cutting into individual servings
- 11
Once cooled, cut the bars into 8 equal pieces.
Tip: Optional: to maintain even portion sizes
- 12
Dust the tops with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Tip: Optional: for a decorative touch
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