Indulge in the irresistible combination of tangy lemon and creamy white chocolate with these delicious White Chocolate Lemon Bars. This dessert is perfect for a sunny day or anytime you want a sweet and refreshing treat. The buttery crust, zesty lemon filling, and smooth white chocolate topping create a harmonious balance of flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of these bars and impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, and salt.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the sugar mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract into the white chocolate mixture.
- Once the lemon bars have cooled, drizzle the white chocolate mixture over the top.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until the white chocolate is firm.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Lemon bars are believed to have originated in the United States and have been a popular dessert since the 19th century.
White chocolate is technically not chocolate as it doesn't contain cocoa solids but is made from cocoa butter.