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Creamy Lemon Bars

Creamy Lemon Bars

The perfect blend of creamy and tangy, Creamy Lemon Bars will satisfy your sweet tooth. With a buttery crust and a luscious filling topped with browned butter raspberries, this easy dessert is a must-try. Ideal for any occasion, you won't be able to resist making it tonight!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers finely crushed into crumbs (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups crushed crackers)
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice preferably from Meyer lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 inch square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
  3. Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
  4. While the crust is baking, whisk together the egg and egg yolks. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Once the crust is done, pour the lemon filling over the hot crust and return to the oven.
  6. After baking, allow the bars to cool in the pan for a few minutes and then transfer them to the refrigerator.
  7. When you're ready to cut the bars, take them out of the fridge. Use a sharp knife to slice them into squares.
  8. Now, it’s time to prepare the browned butter raspberries. In a skillet set over medium heat, add the butter.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon zest. Gently toss the fresh raspberries in the browned butter.
  10. These Creamy Lemon Bars can be kept chilled in the fridge for up to four days.

Notes

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