Gingered Lemon Bars Recipe

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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
228
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup (4-1/2 oz.) of the flour with 1/4 cup of the confectioners’ sugar, the lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoons of the ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two table knives until the mixture resembles small peas. Knead the dough in the bowl just until it begins to come together. Transfer the dough to the baking pan and, with floured hands, press it evenly over the bottom. Bake until very light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool on a rack while you make the filling.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk 1-1/2 cups of the confectioners’ sugar, the remaining 2 Tbs. (1/2 ounce) flour, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until tripled in volume, pale yellow, and very light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes (the eggs will hold soft peaks very briefly). Reduce the speed to low, add the sugar and flour mixture, and beat just until blended, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the lemon juice and beat just until blended. Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust.
  4. Bake until the filling is just set in the center, is golden brown on top, and doesn’t jiggle when the pan is nudged, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a rack. Just before serving, stir the remaining 1 teaspoons confectioner's sugar with a pinch of ginger in a small bowl. Transfer to a small sieve and sift over the lemon filling. Using a bench scraper or metal spatula, cut into 2-inch squares, slicing straight down (rather than dragging). Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 228.13 Kcal (955 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.74g 12%
Cholesterol 57.29mg 19%
Sodium 16.84mg 1%
Potassium 53.22mg 1%
Total Carbs 38.23g 13%
Sugars 29.53g 118%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 2.48g 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 17.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 342.25 Kcal (1433 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.61g 12%
Cholesterol 85.95mg 19%
Sodium 25.27mg 1%
Potassium 79.84mg 1%
Total Carbs 57.35g 13%
Sugars 44.3g 118%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 1%
Protein 3.72g 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 26.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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