Lavender Lemon Cream Bars (Printable)

Delicate buttery crust with creamy lemon-lavender filling and powdered sugar dusting

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Filling

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
08 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender, crushed
10 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in flour and salt until just combined. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
03 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
04 - Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and smooth. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed lavender, flour, heavy cream, and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour filling over slightly cooled crust. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes until center is just set.
06 - Cool completely in pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
07 - Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The buttery crust practically melts against your tongue while the filling balances bright lemon with soft floral whispers
  • These bars look stunning on a platter but come together with surprisingly simple techniques
  • They keep beautifully in the fridge, meaning you can make them ahead for guests or keep them all to yourself
02 -
  • Overbaking the filling makes it rubbery, so pull them out when the center still has a slight wobble
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, preventing a curdled or lumpy filling
  • Crushing the lavender between your fingers releases essential oils that make the floral flavor pop
03 -
  • Infusing the cream with lavender (warm gently, then strain) intensifies the floral flavor without adding texture
  • The bars improve after a night in the fridge as the flavors meld and the filling sets completely

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