Do I have to use the lemon curd for the recipe?

No. The filling should be okay without it. I found that the lemon curd does enhance the flavor a bit though and makes the lemon bars better.

Do lemon square bards need to be refrigerated?

You definitely don't want to serve these bars hot or warm. You need to allow them to cool at room temperature for a few hours to ensure the custard filling sets well. I do refrigerate them to speed up this process and I think having a chill on the squares makes them taste better too.

Why are my lemon bars foamy?

This might be okay. When I make this easy lemon squares recipe, I do find there to be a bit of dried foam around the perimeter. This does not affect the taste. Also, after you dust it with powdered sugar you won’t be able to tell.

Old-Fashioned Lemon Squares Recipe - Brown Sugar Food Blog

Description

This tart lemon bar recipe features a crispy buttery crust and a yummy tart lemon filling.

Ingredients

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SHORTBREAD CRUST

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1 stick cold, unsalted butter, grated

LEMON FILLING

4 large eggs
2 c. granulated sugar
6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
6 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. lemon curd
Garnish: Powdered Confectioners sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Typically, the crust can be made in a food processor by adding in all the ingredients until it becomes a dough. However, if you do not have a food processor, in a large bowl add all the dry ingredients together and stir with a fork.
Add in the cold butter (use a cheese grater to grate the butter) and with a fork or your hands; blend in the butter with the dry ingredients.
In a greased 9X13 baking pan, line with parchment paper, take the dough and use your fingertips to press the dough evenly into the square pan. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside and allow to cool.
Mix in all the ingredients (eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon curd) with your stand mixer or use your handheld mixer until the mixture is smooth about 5 minutes
Pour this over the baked crust and place back in the oven for 25 minutes or until set. Allow to cool at room temperature and set in the refrigerator to continue cooling.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with candied lemon peel, if you would like.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American