Description

Lavender Lemon Cream Bars are a delightful springtime dessert featuring a crumbly crust and a creamy, tangy lemon filling infused with aromatic lavender. Perfect for Easter or any spring gathering, these bars are a refreshing treat that balances sweetness and floral notes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup powdered sugar

1 cup cold unsalted butter diced

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds

4 large eggs

1 cup fresh lemon juice

Zest of 2 lemons

1 cup powdered sugar

¼ cup all-purpose flour

Fresh lavender sprigs

Lemon slices

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt for the crust. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, lavender buds, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and flour until smooth.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until set.
Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Serve chilled, garnished with fresh lavender sprigs and lemon slices.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of lavender to your taste; start with less if you are unsure. Ensure to refrigerate the bars for a firm texture before serving.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 240 kcal
Sugar: 19 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Lavender Lemon Cream Bars, spring dessert, Easter dessert, citrus bars, floral desserts