Author Notes
My mom and I had the pleasure of attending a class by Alice Medrich. Of course she made one scrumptous dessert after another. We left her class so excited to try what was demonstrated. I also purchased her beautiful cookbook, Pure Desserts. The following recipe is adapted from Alice's book. I used organic lemons, since I live in Michigan without Meyer lemons! —ashleychasesdinner
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Ingredients
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1
stick unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup
sugar
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1 teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1 cup
all- purpose flour
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1 cup
sugar
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3 tablespoons
all- purpose flour
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3
large eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons
finely grated lemon zest- use organic lemons for the best flavor, may also use Meyer lemons
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1/2 cup
lemon juice from organic lemon
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powered sugar for dusting if you desire
Directions
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To make the crust: In a bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the flour and mix just intil incorporated.
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Press the dough into the bottom of a 8- inch square baking pan.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Should be browned around the edges, and golden in the center.
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To make the topping: In a bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Mix well. Whisk in the eggs.
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Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Take the baked crust from the oven, and reduce heat to 300 degrees.
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Pour the mixture onto the hot crust.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles when the pan is tapped.
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Take out of oven and cool completely.
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Once cooled, take a sharp knife and cut into sqares. Dust with powered sugar if desired.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
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