Lavender Lemon Bars
Lavender Lemon Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with the subtle floral notes of culinary lavender. These bars feature a buttery, crumbly crust topped with a creamy lemon filling, making them an ideal treat for sunny afternoons or special gatherings. Vibrant in color and unique in taste, each bite transports you to a sun-drenched garden, inviting nostalgia and joy. Easy to make, they are perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp culinary lavender (dried)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, remaining sugar, baking powder, agar-agar powder, and lavender until smooth.
- Pour filling over the warm crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg