Shaker Lemon Ginger Pie Bars
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Maceration Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
Shaker pie is full of bright, tangy lemon flavor, and these bars, with their buttery shortbread base, live right up to the legend! A hit of warm ginger brings out the best in this seasonal winter dessert recipe.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
lemon pie, shaker lemon ginger pie bars, shaker pie
Servings: 16
Calories: 236 kcal
Ingredients
For the Ginger Shortbread Crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cold, cut into small pieces
For the Lemon Ginger Filling
- 2 lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- additional lemon slices and powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
To make the Ginger Shortbread Crust:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment.
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Place the flour, powdered sugar, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Lightly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
To make the Lemon Ginger Filling:
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Using a mandoline or box grater, slice the lemons paper thin over a colander set into a bowl. Roughly chop the lemon slices and add to the bowl, along with the sugar. Set aside and allow to macerate at room temperature for 2 hours.
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Whisk in the eggs, flour, fresh ginger, ground ginger, and salt, and transfer to a small pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (should register 170 degrees F on a candy thermometer).
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Stir in the cream and pour the mixture over the partially baked shortbread crust. Top with additional lemon slices, if desired.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until set around the edges but still a little wobbly in the center. Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Shaker Lemon Ginger Pie Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 127mg6%
Potassium 44mg1%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 264IU5%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.