Description
A delightful dessert with a buttery crust and a creamy lemon filling infused with tart cranberries, offering a perfect balance of citrus and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- Combine the flour and granulated sugar with melted butter until a crumbly texture forms. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish and bake until golden brown.
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cranberry sauce until smooth to prepare the filling.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust, and return the dish to the oven. Bake until the filling is just set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate briefly before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an added touch of finesse.
Notes
Serve these bars chilled or at room temperature, and pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dessert, lemon bars, cranberry dessert, sweet and tart, citrus dessert