Description
A halal, alcohol-free lemon bar recipe with a golden flaky crust and a zesty, tangy filling that captures the essence of spring. Simple to make with a perfect balance of sweetness and sour.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
12 tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus 66g for dusting
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp lemon zest
3 egg whites
3 tsp lemon juice
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for glaze
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
In a bowl, whisk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, confectioners’ sugar (2/3 cup), and salt with melted butter (12 tbsp) until clumpy
Press crust mixture into a lined 9×13-inch baking dish (75% of butter) and bake 15–20 minutes until golden
Let crust cool
Whisk 3 egg whites with confectioners’ sugar (remaining 1/3 cup – 1/2 cup), lemon zest, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp melted butter until smooth
Pour filling over cooled crust and bake 10–12 minutes
Let cool completely, then dust with 66g confectioners’ sugar using a fine sieve
Notes
Use freshly zested lemons for maximum flavor
Ensure butter is halal-certified and pasteurized by non-meat facilities
Store in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg