These are my go-to lemon bars and they never disappoint me. An extra-thick layer of perfectly tart, sugar-dusted lemon curd sits atop a shortbread base that is rich, buttery and irresistible. These ...

These Lemon Bars strike the perfect balance between a buttery shortbread crust and a zingy homemade lemon curd filling. With the help of cream of tartar, the filling thickens enough to stay in place.

Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine. There are numerous recipes for the timeless dessert, ...

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with enough parchment to hang over a good inch or two from the sides. These will be the handles to help lift the bars out of the ...

Every seasoned cook has one: the first recipe that they mastered; this is mine. When I was little, I would practically beg my mom to bake up a batch of these ultrazesty lemon bars. Lucky for me, she's ...

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Lemon bars are prized for their tangy-sweetness, but the bright acidity of lemon juice can overwhelm other nuanced flavors and read as a little one-note. In our book, “Milk Street Bakes,” we bring ...

Lemon bars are prized for their tangy-sweetness, but the bright acidity of lemon juice can overwhelm other nuanced flavors and read as a little one-note. In our book, “ Milk Street Bakes,” we bring ...