Description
Bright, fragrant Dandelion Lemon Bars combine a buttery shortbread base with a lemon custard flecked with delicate dandelion petals, bringing a nostalgic touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh dandelion petals, washed and dried
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter until crumbly; press into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven but leave oven on.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, salt, and dandelion petals until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Ensure dandelion petals are from pesticide-free areas. For better texture, do not overbake the custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dandelion, lemon bars, floral dessert, summer treat, foraging