Description
Lavender Lemon Bars are a delightful fusion of tangy lemons and aromatic lavender, encased in a buttery crust that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer picnics or elegant tea parties, these bars offer a refreshing twist on classic lemon bars. Their vibrant flavor and beautiful presentation will make them the star of any dessert table, inviting you to savor each bite while enjoying the company of friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and dried lavender until well combined. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set and slightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg