Lemon Dessert
A sweet and tart classic lemon dessert with a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, blend the flour, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the dessert is set. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store any leftover lemon dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.