Recipe For Lemon Meringue Bars

Set the lemon bars under the broiler until the meringue is evenly toasted and golden brown about 30.

Recipe for lemon meringue bars. Dust top of meringue lightly with powdered sugar before baking. Preheat oven to 325 f 170 c. Spread and swirl the meringue on top of the cooled lemon bars.

Spread the meringue on top of the lemon filling. Put butter flour confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest and the salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Bake at 350 f for 16 18 minutes or until top of meringue turns light golden brown.

Whisk together the flour salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Line the pan with parchment paper or foil with the edges of the paper going up the sides. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Let cool completely on a wirerack. 2 to make the crust. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan.

Bake until filling is set 18 to20 minutes. Grease and line a 9 inch 23 cm square baking dish with parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Preheat the broiler to high. Spread meringue over hot filling completely sealing to edge of pan. Combine the flour powdered sugar salt and butter in a medium bowl and use your hands to mix until a crumbly dough forms.