Guava Lemon Bars

These Guava Lemon Bars combine the zesty brightness of lemons with the tropical sweetness of guava, layered on a buttery shortbread crust for a delightful treat.

By Julienne

Cook time: 95 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 0.33 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup guava puree
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
2. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
4. Cut 1 cup (two sticks) of unsalted butter into small cubes and mix into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
6. Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
7. While the crust is baking, combine 4 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice in a large bowl.
8. Add 1/2 cup of guava puree and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
9. Pour the guava lemon filling over the hot baked crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
10. Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden around the edges.
11. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
12. Once cool, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
13. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.