Description
Lavender Lemon Bars are a delightful twist on the traditional lemon bar, combining the vibrant zest of fresh lemons with the subtle floral notes of culinary lavender. These refreshing bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making them an ideal dessert for any gathering—be it a spring garden party or a cozy family dinner. The smooth, creamy filling sits atop a buttery crust, all dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Easy to make and stunningly beautiful, these Lavender Lemon Bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, beat together softened butter, flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla until crumbly. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, prepare lavender sugar by whisking together sugar and dried lavender.
- In a mixer bowl, combine eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add lavender sugar mixture along with remaining filling ingredients until well combined.
- Pour filling over baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until slightly cracked on top.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg