Delight in the refreshing tang of lemon combined with the convenience of your Thermomix with our scrumptious lemon bars recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these lemon bars offer a burst of citrus flavor in every bite.
Lemon bars are a popular dessert that consist of a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, tangy lemon curd topping. They are dusted with powdered sugar and are known for their bright and sunny flavor. This delightful treat is perfect for picnics, parties, or as a sweet end to any meal.
Making lemon bars with your Thermomix is not only easy but also ensures a perfect texture and taste every time. Here are some tips to help you create the best lemon bars:
- Perfect Crust: Use your Thermomix to mix the crust until it forms a crumbly texture, ensuring that your base is firm and ready to support the luscious lemon topping.
- Creamy Filling: The powerful blades of the Thermomix make it easy to blend the lemon filling until smooth, guaranteeing no lumps remain and the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Consistent Cooking: Use the Varoma setting to cook your lemon bars evenly, avoiding any hotspots that can cause uneven baking.
- Chilling: Let your lemon bars chill in the fridge after cooking, as this allows the filling to set properly and makes cutting into neat squares easier.
If you’re a fan of lemon-flavored desserts, here are a few more recipes that you can try with your Thermomix:
- Lemon creamy sorbet
- Lemon curd
- Lemon cake
Embrace the versatility of your Thermomix and the vibrant flavor of lemons with these delightful recipes. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just a casual treat, lemon bars and related desserts are sure to bring joy and brightness to your table.
I leave you with the recipe for the Thermomix lemon bars.
See you for the next recipe!
Nea!
Thermomix Lemon Bars
Ingredients
For the base:
- 175 gr plain wheat flour (or 00 flour)
- 85 gr sugar
- 140 gr cold butter *
- 1 tbsp milk *
For the cream:
- 200 gr lemon juice + zest of 3 lemons
- 3 eggs
- 200 gr sugar
- 25 gr plain wheat flour (or 00 flour)
Instructions
For the base:
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Put all the ingredients in the bowl to prepare the base, knead: 20 sec. speed 5.
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Cover a baking tray (20×20), possibly with a removable bottom, with parchment paper and transfer the mixture obtained, pressing carefully with your fingers and compact well.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, the mixture should just brown.
For the cream:
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Put all the ingredients for the cream in the bowl, blend: 1 min and 30 sec. speed 3.
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Pour the resulting mixture over the base and bake again in the oven at 180°C for about 10-15 minutes.
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Allow to cool completely and unmold.
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Cut into squares and serve sprinkled with icing sugar… Buon appetito!
Recipe Notes
They are kept in the refrigerator closed in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
For those who are intolerant to dairy products, it is possible to replace butter and classic milk with lactose-free ones.
