Milk Chocolate Lemon Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
Making these milk chocolate lemon bars has become my favorite way to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The bright, tangy lemon pairs beautifully with creamy milk chocolate, creating a dessert that feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. What I love most is how simple the process is, even for bakers who aren't confident in the kitchen. Plus, fresh lemon juice gives you a boost of vitamin C while you indulge in something delicious. Trust me, once you try these, they'll become your go to recipe for potlucks and gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150confectioner's sugar
- 225unsalted butter
- 200granulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 120 mlfreshly squeezed lemon juice
- 120 mlmilk
- 250melted milk chocolate
- 10 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioner's sugar, and baking powder.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid developing the gluten.
- 3
Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 4
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking tin.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes.
- 6
While the crust is baking, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, and milk in a large bowl.
- 7
When the crust is lightly golden, remove it from the oven and pour the lemon filling over it.
Tip: Make sure to get the filling into all the corners.
- 8
Return the baking tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- 9
Remove the baking tin from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- 10
Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 11
Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled lemon filling.
- 12
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Tip: This will help the flavors to meld together.
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