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Meyer Lemon Curd Bars

Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 195kcal

Ingredients

For the shortbread crust

  • 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) salted butter
  • 60 g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 115 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour

For the topping

  • 250 ml (1 cup) meyer lemon curd

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to Fan assisted130C/ 150C/ 300F/ Gas2.
  • Grease or line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla until well-combined.
  • Stir in flour until just incorporated.
  • Press crust evenly into prepared pan.
  • Prick the crust with a fork all over the base.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and middle is light golden brown.
  • Remove crust from oven, and top hot crust with lemon curd.
  • Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.
  • This can be served at room temperature, or refrigerated and served cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg