Ingredients

  • 2 cup All purpose flour (+3 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Cold butter, sliced
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup Whole milk
  • 2 tsp Grated lemon zest
  • 1 Additional powdered sugar on top

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges.
  • Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and cornstarch.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are light brown.
  • Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, milk and lemon zest.
  • Pour filling over hot crust bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wine rack.
  • Cover and store in fridge.
  • Just before serving, use foil to lift uncut bars out of pan.
  • Cut into bars and sift additional powdered sugar over top.