Ingredients
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For the crust
- 1–1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons cold butter (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Parchment paper
- Nonstick cooking spray
For the lemon mixture
- 1–1/2 teaspoons dried lavender (plus extra as garnish)
- 1/4 cup limoncello
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 5–6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Confectioners’ sugar as garnish
Instructions
For the crust
- Preheat the oven o 325 degrees F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with the parchment paper so it overhangs slightly over the edges. Lightly spray it with the nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the flour, confectioners’ sugar, granulated sugar, and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the butter and lemon zest to the mixture. Use a pastry blender (or two forks), to mix the butter into the dry mixture until crumbly.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Spread it evenly across the bottom, and pat it down firmly with your hands.
- Bake until lightly golden, 30-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
For the filling
- Add the limoncello and lavender to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture just barely to a boil, then turn off the heat and add a lid. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender from the liquid and discard. Set aside the liquid.
- Increase the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Add the sugar and baking powder to a bowl, and mix to combine. Add the eggs, lemon juice and zest, and the limoncello. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until lightly golden and slightly firm.
- Cook on a wire rack. If you’d like, you can place the pan in the refrigerator for a bit to cool completely.
- Use the overhanging parchment paper to remove from the pan. Cut into squares and sprinkle the tops with confectioners’ sugar.
- Category: Dessert