The summer time could also be winding down, however that doesn’t imply the summer time enjoyable has to cease simply but. In the event you’re planning to host one or two extra backyard events or yard BBQs earlier than the season is over, then chances are you’ll wish to try this Ina Garten recipe earlier than you propose your dessert unfold. Garten has a recipe for lemon bars which are “actually lemony” and may be the proper strategy to finish summer time on a excessive be aware.
Garten’s recipe begins with two sticks of butter (that’s how this recipe goes to be scrumptious) creamed with sugar. That is going to be the bottom of your crust. Along with your stand mixer going, add flour to kind the dough, in addition to a pinch of salt.
“That is actually a shortbread dough. It’s a lot simpler to make,” Garten stated in a clip from Barefoot Contessa shared on the Meals Community Instagram web page. “It doesn’t require a rolling pin. I’m simply going to pat it proper into the pan.”
As soon as the dough is pressed evenly into your pan, let it chill within the fridge for about quarter-hour, after which bake it for an additional quarter-hour till it’s evenly browned. Subsequent, you’ll make your lemon curd by whisking collectively eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour.
“These are actually lemony lemon bars,” Garten stated. “They’ve plenty of lemon juice, plenty of zest in them. Nice taste.”
When all the pieces is combined collectively, pour the curd on prime of the crust after which bake the whole factor for a couple of half hour or till the curd is ready. Then, as soon as cooled, mud the highest of the curd with powdered sugar, minimize into squares, and serve!
These bars are candy, zesty, and so summery, that means they’re the proper deal with to take pleasure in earlier than fall hits. Try the total recipe and make them to rejoice summer time whilst you nonetheless can!
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