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Limoncello Cream Bars

Deliciously creamy and tangy limoncello cream bars with a buttery crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup limoncello
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, limoncello, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until set.
Cool and serve
  1. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
  2. Serve chilled, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are best served cold.

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