lemon bars

Tart pastry treats

Lemon bars are a dessert made with a shortbread crust topped with a tangy, custard-like lemon filling, typically cut into squares or rectangles and dusted with powdered sugar.

They're a staple of bake sales and potlucks: She brought lemon bars to the office party.

baking

shortbread

Buttery, crumbly biscuit

crustHard outer layer
powdered sugarFinely ground sweetener
ovenEnclosed cooking chamber

parchment · recipe · homemade · golden · squares · buttery · temperature · timer · edges · tray

citrus

zest

Keen enjoyment or peel

tangySharp and lively-tasting
tartSharp-flavored small pie
sourSharp, biting taste

acidic · pucker · bright · refreshing · zesty · sharp · citrusy · bracing

dessert

treat

Something pleasantly special

indulgenceYielding to desire
confectionElaborate sweet preparation
teatimeAfternoon refreshment hour

potluck · picnic · bakery · dessert table · sweet tooth · afternoon tea · party · buffet · platter · celebrations

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
crumblyProne to fragmenting
gooeySoft and sticky

chewy · custard · filling · dense · soft · silky · rich · velvety · set · jiggly

lemon bars

shortbread

zest

treat

creamy

lemon bars

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