Hibiscus Lemon Bars
Hibiscus Lemon Bars are a vibrant twist on a classic dessert that will brighten your day with every bite! These delightful bars combine the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the unique berry-like flavor of hibiscus, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply indulging after a busy day, these easy-to-make bars will impress everyone and have them coming back for seconds. The buttery crust serves as the perfect base for the silky filling, making these Hibiscus Lemon Bars not just delicious but also visually stunning. Dust them with powdered sugar just before serving to add that finishing touch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla paste until smooth. Mix in flour and salt until combined.
- Press dough into a greased 9×9 baking pan and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool.
- Infuse dried hibiscus in lemon juice for 15 minutes, then strain out hibiscus.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together, then stir in lemon juice mixture and flour.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing and dust with confectioner’s sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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