Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Lavender Lemon Bars, a refreshing twist on the classic dessert that seamlessly blends tangy lemon with aromatic lavender. Perfect for summer picnics, bridal showers, or any gathering, these bars offer a unique flavor experience that will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game. With their beautiful presentation dusted in powdered sugar and their easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create this enchanting treat. Make ahead for stress-free entertaining or savor them as a sweet afternoon snack – either way, you’re in for a delicious surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22.75 oz granulated sugar (3 ¼ cups)
- 2 TBSP culinary dried lavender
- 8 oz unsalted butter (1 cup), melted and cooled
- 3.5 oz lavender sugar (1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9 oz all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
- 19.25 oz lavender sugar (2 3/4 cups)
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 TBSP)
- 2.25 oz all-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix granulated sugar, dried lavender, melted butter, lavender sugar, salt, and flour until combined. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, remaining lavender sugar, lemon zest, and flour until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake again for 30-40 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg