Description
These Hibiscus Lemon Bars are a delightful twist on the classic lemon bars with a floral and tangy flavor. The buttery crust complements the zesty lemon filling perfectly, creating a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Filling:
- 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
Garnish:
- Confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla until crumbly. Press into a baking pan and bake until lightly golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk lemon juice, hibiscus, eggs, sugar, and flour until smooth. Pour over the baked crust and bake until set.
- Cool and garnish: Let the bars cool, dust with confectioner’s sugar, and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh hibiscus flowers for dried hibiscus or hibiscus tea for a more intense flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the filling to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg