The Best Lemon Bars
This recipe achieves the perfect crust-to-filling ratio—the crust is not too thin, and the filling is a zesty, creamy custard.
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Ingredients
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup organic sugar
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)