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Lemon Curd Bars
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5 from 2 votes

Lemon Curd Bars

Lemon Curd Bars are a twist on the traditional lemon bar. Lemon curd, almonds, coconut and white chocolate chips make for amazing flavor and texture!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Curd Bars
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 1 c butter softened
  • 1 c sugar
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 10-12 oz lemon curd
  • c flaked coconut
  • ½ c slivered or sliced almonds toasted
  • ½ c white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 13x9x2 inch baking pan with foil, leaving about 1 inch of foil extending over the ends of pan. Grease foil, set pan aside.
  • In a large bowl beat butter with mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Add flour and baking powder; beat until just combined and mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve ⅔ cups of the crumb mixture. Set aside. Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until top is golden. Remove from oven.
  • Spread lemon curd over hot crust to within ½ inch of the edges of the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together reserved crumb mixture, coconut, white chocolate chips, and almonds. Sprinkle crumb mixture over lemon curd.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes more or until edges are golden and topping is brown.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Remove bars from pan using the foil to lift bars. Place on cutting board, cut into bars.
  • Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.7mg