Description
A tart and sweet dessert combining zesty lemon and tart cranberries, perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cranberries, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour filling over the pre-baked crust. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve dusted with powdered sugar; pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon bars, cranberry dessert, holiday treats, tart dessert, sweet bars