Lemon Bars

A blissful dessert all on its own, these lemon bars are even better with a Lemon Curd filling.

Ingredients

• For the Crust
• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (290 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, divided use
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• For the Filling
• 4 cups (960 ml) Lemon Curd
• 6 Tablespoons (50 g) all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C.) Fit the Food Processor with the Multi-Use Blade. For the crust, place the flour, butter and sugar into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Pulse the mixture 10 times or until desired consistency is reached. The dough should should pulled together and be a soft, ball like cookie dough. Spoon the contents of the Vitamix container into a 13-inch X 9-inch (33 cm X 23 cm pan).
3. Press the flour mixture into the pan evenly and bake for 20 minutes, until just golden brown. Remove pan and place on a wire rack to cool.
4. To make the filling, make one batch of Vitamix Lemon Curd (see recipe.) Add 6 Tablespoons (50g) of flour to the lemon curd. Secure the lid. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 3. Blend for 15 seconds.
5. Pour the lemon curd filling onto the hot par-baked crust, and spread into an even layer with an offset spatula. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Remove and place on a wire rack, cooling until room temperature before refrigerating.

Nutrition

1 serving (78g)

• Calories: 290

• Total Fat: 16g

• Total Carbohydrate: 35g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 22g

• Protein: 4g

• Cholesterol: 90mg

• Sodium: 40mg