Lemon Lime Jello Salad
Buttery shortbread base topped with a tangy, vibrant lemon curd. These lemon bars are zesty, sweet, and absolutely irresistible—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press crust mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and a bit of flour until smooth.
- Pour lemon filling over the hot crust and return to oven. Bake 20–25 minutes until just set.
- Let cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
- Chill before slicing for clean edges.
- Dust with powdered sugar right before serving to avoid absorption.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
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