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Lemon Cream Brûlée Bars with Crisp Caramel Topping

A delightful twist on classic lemon bars, featuring a creamy lemon filling and a crisp caramelized sugar topping.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
  5. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup sugar evenly over the top. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog