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Lemon Champagne Bars with Strawberry Bruleé Topping

August 28, 2012 by Audra 13 Comments

Sometimes we need a dessert that feels extra-specially festive. You know- something for those times you really want to celebrate. For me- nothing feels quite as fun and festive as champagne. A little something bubbly to ring in a New Year, toast good news, or in my case- celebrate getting married.

I’m a wife of two days, and I’m currently on my way to Costa Rica for a honeymoon with my new husband. So- I thought I’d share with you a treat that matches my current mood perfectly. Bright, fun and worthy of some great news!

Lemon Champagne Bars with Strawberry Brulee Topping

These lemon bars are extra creamy and rich, with the perfect tart finish. (Yes- they contain a dozen eggs- but it makes the most amazing custard!) Thinly sliced strawberries are spread on top of the cooled bars and after sprinkling them with sugar and using a torch or broiler to caramelize it- the end result is fabulous!

I’ll have a couple guest posts as well as a couple posts of my own for you over the next 2 weeks until I come back! xoxo

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Lemon Champagne Bars with Strawberry Bruleé Topping
Yield: 2 dozen bars
 
Ingredients
  • Crust:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • zest of 2 fresh lemons
  • Filling:
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup champagne or ½ cup brut sparkling wine
  • ¾ cup chilled unsalted butter
  • brulee topping
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
  • ½ cup sugar
Instructions
  1. To make the crust, preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl about 3 minutes, until creamy. Add the flour, salt and zest. Beat just until incorporated. Press the dough evenly into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool about 10 minutes.. Leave oven at 350°F.
  4. Whisk the egg yolks for the filling with the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and champagne in a large bowl set over a pan of simmering water. (make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl). Cook about 15 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Cut the cold butter into bite sized pieces. Whisk the butter, one piece at a time into the lemon mixture. Cook about 10 minutes longer, whisking occasionally. The mixture will be thick and puddinglike.
  5. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for 10-12 minutes. Refrigerate the bars at least 2 hours or overnight. Slice the strawberries thinly and arrange them in a single layer over the top of the lemon filling. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over top of the berries. (it will seem like a lot- but use it all.)
  6. Use a kitchen torch to melt the sugar until it is brown and crackly, or put the bars under a hot broiler for about 1 minute, until the sugar melts and browns. (Watch carefully- any spot not covered in sugar will burn!)
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Recipe adapted slightly from The Pastry Queen by Rebecca Rather.

Filed Under: Bars, Recipes Tagged With: Booze, Lemon, Strawberry

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Comments

  1. Betsy says

    August 28, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    whoa! Sounds amazing…I will be making these for sure. Congrats on your wedded bliss! Have a wonderful honeymoon!

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  2. Eliana Ramos says

    August 28, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Can’t think of a better way to celebrate. Thanks for leaving us these beauties while you’re away on your honeymoon.

    Reply
  3. Crystal says

    August 28, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Congrats!!! Love these, look very delicious!

    Reply
  4. Deauna H says

    August 28, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Congratulations! Enjoy Costa Rica!

    Reply
  5. Beverly says

    August 28, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Wow these look divine, need to make them!

    Reply
  6. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    August 28, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    These sound absolutely amazing

    Reply
  7. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:07 am

    They look so delicious, pretty and elegant. Sounds like the perfect treat bag gift for your wedding too. Have a wonderful day.

    Reply
  8. Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:35 am

    These look so pretty! I’m totally trying them asap. Also, congrats on your Wedding!

    Reply
  9. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:47 am

    Oh…you just got married and you are blogging??? Are you crazy???…thanks so much to be so, because these bar are splendid. Enjoy your honeymoon, Costa Rica should be fabulous.

    Reply
  10. Georgia The Comfort of Cooking says

    August 29, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    CONGRATS, Audra! What a whirlwind of a week it must be for you… so exciting! Hope you’re having a blast in Costa Rica with the monkeys, fruity cocktails, and your new HUSBAND!

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  11. Sally says

    August 30, 2012 at 1:13 am

    CONGRATS dear Audra!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a blast in Costa Rica!! PS: champagne in bars… i love you :)

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  12. Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Congrats! What a beautiful bride!! I hope you’re having a great time on your honeymoon.

    These bars look wonderful. I love anything with a custard!!

    Reply

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