Amazing Microwave Lemon Bars
Microwave Lemons Bars are perfectly sweet with loads of tart lemon flavor!
Servings 25 squares
Calories 87kcal
Ingredients
CRUST
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest zest from 1 lemon
- 6 tbsp butter melted
FILLING
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest zest from 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice from your zested lemons
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x9 inch microwave-safe baking dish OR line with parchment paper.
CRUST
- Whisk flour, sugar and lemon zest together.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Press crust into prepared dish.
- Microwave for three minutes at 80% power. Check to make sure the crust is firm. If not, heat for an additional 30 seconds at 80% power.
- Set aside.
FILLING
- Beat sugar, lemon zest, eggs, and lemon juice together.
- Beat in flour, baking powder and salt and continue beating for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the filling over the crust and microwave for three minutes at 80% power. Check the filling. It should be set with just a little jiggle - much like JELLO. If it hasn't set, microwave for an additional minute at 80% power and check again.
- Let the lemon squares cool completely and then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle additional lemon zest on if desired.
- Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
