Description
Crisp, buttery crumb base topped with a smooth lemon filling. Perfect balance of tangy citrus and sweetness for a refreshing American dessert. Baked with chilling techniques for texture precision.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
3 large lemons, finely grated zest only
4 extra-large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Whisk melted butter with brown sugar until smooth
Sift flour and salt in a bowl
Press mixture into a 9×13-inch pan using parchment paper
Blind bake crust 15-18 minutes until faint golden
Allow crust to cool completely
Beat eggs until pale and foamy
Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing at medium speed
Whisk in lemon zest and remaining egg yolk from separated eggs
Pour filling over crust and smooth with a spatula
Bake 22-25 minutes until filling is set
Let cool overnight before slicing
Notes
Chill ingredients to prevent fat from melting
Use thermometer to test crust at 85-90°F
Double parchment layers under pan to prevent warping
Limit filling mixing to 3 minutes for smooth texture
No pork, bacon, ham, lard or alcohol in original recipe
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg