Description
These Hibiscus Lemon Bars combine the tartness of fresh lemons with the floral notes of hibiscus for a refreshing dessert. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp dried hibiscus or hibiscus tea
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- Confectioner's sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of room temperature unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste. Use a stand mixer and cream until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in 1 cup of flour and a pinch of salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Press into Baking Pan: Lightly flour your fingers to prevent sticking, then press the dough evenly into a 9×9-inch baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 15 minutes until it’s just lightly browned around the edges. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Hibiscus Lemon Juice: In a bowl, stir 1 Tbsp of dried hibiscus into 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice and let it sit for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture to discard the hibiscus.
- Mix the Filling: In another mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 1/2 cups sugar until well blended. Add the strained hibiscus lemon juice and mix until combined. Blend in 1/2 cup flour until smooth.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing it out with a spatula. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Dust the top with confectioner's sugar and slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Don’t overmix the crust ingredients to avoid a dense texture. Use fresh lemons and high-quality dried hibiscus for the best flavor.