Name: Meyer Lemon Bars
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided; 3/4 cup plus 3 tbsp powdered sugar, divided; 1 1/2 tsp salt plus more; 1 cup (2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 to 2 tsp ice water; 5 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 tbsp Meyer lemon zest; 3/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice

Overhead view of meyer lemon bars dusted with powdered sugar.

Meyer Lemon BarsLeela Cyd

Low-acid Meyer lemons make the citrus flavor of these bars especially vibrant.

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