Lemon-Poppy Seed Bars Recipe

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Bars
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
1193
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make crust: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed. Add the salt, sugar, and vanilla, and continue to beat until light but not fluffy. Lower the speed and add the flour. Mix until just combined.
  3. 3. Spread the dough into the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch pan, patting with your fingers and smoothing the top with an offset metal or rubber spatula if necessary.
  4. 4. Bake until light golden brown around the edges, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Do not turn off the oven.
  5. Make poppy seed layer: Place the poppy seeds, sugar and 1/4 cup cold water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and glossy. Add the butter and stir until incorporated. Remove from the heat immediately and spread the poppy seed mixture evenly over the baked cookie crust. Set aside.
  6. Make lemon filling: 1. Place 3/4 cup cold water and the cornstarch into a medium nonreactive saucepan and whisk to dissolve the cornstarch.
  7. 2. Add the sugar and egg yolks and whisk to combine. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  8. 3. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter. Whisk until smooth. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the poppy seed layer.
  9. Make topping: 1. Using a handheld mixer or in a the bowl of an electric mixer, whip the eggwhites on medium-high speed. When the whites peak softly, slowly add the sugar. Continue whipping until firm (but not stiff) peaks are formed.
  10. 2. Fold in the cornstarch, and then the poppy seeds. Cover the lemon filling completely and dab the top to make attractive swirled points. Bake until the meringue browns, about 18 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 large bars.
  11. From INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS by Bill Telepan and Andrew Friedman. Copyright (C) 2004 by Bill Telepan. Reprinted by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1193.01 Kcal (4995 kJ)
Calories from fat 962.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 106.93g 165%
Cholesterol 319.6mg 107%
Sodium 490.13mg 20%
Potassium 204.22mg 4%
Total Carbs 55.33g 18%
Sugars 28.04g 112%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16%
Protein 8.85g 18%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 40%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 238.3mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 488.81 Kcal (2047 kJ)
Calories from fat 394.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.81g 165%
Cholesterol 130.95mg 107%
Sodium 200.82mg 20%
Potassium 83.67mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.67g 18%
Sugars 11.49g 112%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 16%
Protein 3.63g 18%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 40%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 97.6mg 24%

* 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

  • 32
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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