LEMON DROP BARS

I love lemon desserts! So tart and refreshing, they are perfect for summer, winter, and everything in between. Now, everybody needs a good lemon bar recipe, amiright? This lemon bar recipe is not only the BEST, but it has a secret topping that really takes it over the top…candied lemon zest! Candied lemon zest tastes exactly like a lemon drop and makes the ideal garnish for these tart bars.

All you do is combine lemon zest with granulated sugar and let it mingle for a bit and get all lemon drop-y and when you add that fantastically sweet and tart combo to the top of the already perfect lemon bars, man, are you in for a treat! (The perfect lemon zest is just a microplane away – I use mine all the time!)

The graham cracker crust is the perfect way to deliver this tart goodness to your mouth. Perfectly crisp, crunchy, and lightly sweetened, it’s terrific counterbalance to the lemon filling.

Ingredients

• Graham Cracker Crust
• 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp butter, melted
• Lemon Filling
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 5 egg yolks
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• Topping
• candied lemon zest (recipe below)
• powdered sugar (optional)
• Candied Lemon Zest
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp key lime and/or lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1. Graham Cracker Crust
2. Preheat the oven to 375F.
3. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
4. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until combined.
5. Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and press down firmly. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to really pack it in.
6. Bake the graham cracker crust for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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