Lemony Lemon Bars

Lemony Lemon Bars

recipe source: America’s Test Kitchen

Crust:

1 cup AP flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Stir until combined then add

8 Tbsp melted butter, unsalted 

Mix well and pat evenly in a foil lined 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 for 19-24 minutes, until deep golden brown

Filling:

2/3 cup lemon juice

2 tsp lemon zest

2 tsp cream of tartar

Mix, set aside

In a separate bowl, add

1 cup of sugar

2 Tbsp flour

1/4 tsp salt 

3 eggs

3 egg yolks

Mix well add lemon juice 

Pour into medium saucepan and heat over medium low heat until it reaches 160 degrees. 5-8 minutes.

Add

4 T butter cubed

Mix until butter is melted. Strain curd and then pour into crust. Bake at 350 until set. 8-12 minutes.