Description
NYTimes Cranberry Lemon Bars are a delightful treat that fuses the tartness of cranberries with the refreshing zest of lemon, all enveloped in a buttery, crumbly crust. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Their vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma will brighten up your table and impress guests at gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the crust, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and baking powder until just combined. Press evenly into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and remaining sugar until smooth. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool completely before lifting out and cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg