Slovakian Lemon Bars
A tangy and sweet dessert with a velvety crust and a fermented twist, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- β1 cup Fermented sour cream
- β1/2 cup Velvety mascarpone cheese
- β1/4 cup Slovakian honeyadjust to taste
- β1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- β2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- β1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- β1 cup Granulated sugar
- β1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- β1 teaspoon Bake baking powderoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- 3
Add in unsalted butter and mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Press dough into a 9-inch square baking dish.
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- 6
While the crust is baking, mix sour cream, mascarpone cheese, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- 7
When the crust is ready, remove from oven and pour in the sour cream mixture.
- 8
Return to oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set.
- 9
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- 10
Serve and enjoy!