Praline Lemon Bars
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Tart and sweet, these praline lemon bars are the perfect dessert to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2 nulleggs
- 120 mllemon juice
- 120 glemon zest
- 8 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 150 gpraline paste
- 150 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easier removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a light and even texture.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the crust will become tough.
- 4
Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula or your hands to evenly distribute the mixture.
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as the crust will continue to cook after removal from the oven.
- 6
While the crust is baking, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, and praline paste in a small bowl.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 7
Remove the crust from the oven and pour the lemon-praline mixture over the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
- 8
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Tip: Keep an eye on the dish, as the filling can quickly become too firm.
- 9
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely.
Tip: This will help the filling set and the crust to set properly.
- 10
Once cooled, dust the top of the bars with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful finish.
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