Strawberry Lemon Bars

My mom used to make this strawberry lemon bar recipe for me as a kid. I make this recipe year round and it has become a family tradition.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and salt for crust in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter and oil and pulse until incorporated and crumbly. Press into an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 4

While crust is baking, place berries into the food processor and process until smooth. Strain mixture to remove seeds, then transfer berry puree to a bowl with white sugar, flour, lemon juice, eggs, and salt. Whisk to combine.

Step 5

Remove crust from the oven and immediately pour filling mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until filling is just set, about 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars.