Lemon Bars - Easy Lemon Meringue Bars Recipe

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/232799/Chef-Johns-Lemon-Bars/

[@nataliet129]

I saw your refection in your bowl👀

[@quathedral]

The most funny chef ever XD XD XD

[@karenwithak4770]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Charlotte_TSilva]

Just an update: My family loved these lemon bars. I made an adjustment on the amount of sugar in the recipe because some members in my family are diabetic so I only used 1/4 cup of sugar, added a little more lemon juice and zest and they came out fantastic. By popular vote from my family members, this recipe is now added to our Thanksgiving tradition. Thank you Chef John and blessings to all.

[@vickilarouge4855]

SilvaMC So they didn’t love “these” lemon bars then if you made changes to the recipe.

[@sinkmagg0t]

@@vickilarouge4855 Idiot

[@tuna5305]

@@sinkmagg0t You're the idiot

[@Locke3OOO]

@@tuna5305 fuck you

[@alzndjsnsmwjsj8227]

Civilised online interaction 👍

[@unclvinny]

They're in the oven at this very moment, and smell delectable. I owe so much kitchen happiness to you, Chef John!

[@eviejacobson6950]

You don't give exact amounts sugar, flour...?

[@ttrdf]

the exact amounts are on chef john's blog, in the description box of the video

[@shystudyspy]

How did they turn out?

[@unclvinny]

Sevi Lay intense!

[@josefuncovsky8957]

@@unclvinnySiegbert Tarrasch? Is that you??? :D

[@crashingxhearts]

I just made this and they were absolutely divine! My lemon bars were not as bright yellow as yours but they were still yummy. Thank you for this recipe!!

[@CA-LOVEFORJESUSCHRIST]

His voice is the only one in the cooking world that makes his food the best😌

[@Ranziel1]

I just tried those. Simple to cook and totally amazing, tastes like something I'd pay good money for. But a single recommendation to others that might try this recipe: put a little less sugar into the lemon layer or be ready with some tea, because they're going to be very sweet. Right after you take the pie out of the oven, the top layer will be soft, but it doesn't mean it's not ready - the top will dry up and become firm when it cools off. Oh, and the meringue is mandatory, I'm telling you, it goes so well with the sweet lemon flavor.

[@Silvanfan]

Ranziel1 hey, do you think I could substitute the white sugar with brown?

[@viviane86zq]

T. St. Louis I'm thinking no, adding brown sugar would change the color of these cookies.

[@Silvanfan]

That's okay if it'll just affect the color. We don't buy white sugar in my household, so I want to try it out with what we got.

[@heidismith7858]

Chef would say you are the boss...just remember that white sugar and brown sugar may taste different or need different amounts...good luck with it!!

[@moirapalace3946]

T. St. Louis It may taste more molasses-y, which might taste a bit strange with lemon.

[@mikeyx8896]

Narrating is just on top form, always

[@emilyvillavicencio6470]

the 30 people who disliked this tried zesting their plastic lemons...

[@aishwaryamaiti4249]

now its 109 just like your 109 likes

[@sarahewelty6808]

Emily Villavicencio lol hehe

[@Arcane_Route_66]

Emily Villavicencio Or the board members of that damned Confectioner's Lobby.

[@Ohgrowup1]

Emily Villavicencio I think those “thumbs down” people have “thumbs down” lives...

[@ashiam2817]

Emily Villavicencio aw that's funny

[@ThatPerthFan]

"Run your knife around the outside" Me: Around the outside, around the outside

[@siegeaye]

[Enter Channel Here] I laughed so loud that I actually thought your comment said you ran around the outside of your house with the knife 😂 then read it properly 😅 I need glasses!

[@rexbeavers6746]

M&M lol

[@scarletfluerr]

My brain does that too.

[@squarepeg9484]

And dozy-doe your cookies 🎵

[@akpb1]

Loll I love it here

[@tweetiebirdism]

“Nine right turns,”. I love your videos! I have made these bars for decades and they are delish + I love anything made with lemon. 😍

[@missthunderstormable]

I love this guy!!!! his way of talking is so amusing!! kiss

[@reinventedprodigy3680]

right it's like if someone got in trouble a lecture from this dude will change there lives

[@peggychu3002]

missthunderstormable Me too, I can listen to his voice all day and I love watching his videos!

[@cyc7lops]

he sounds like Kermit the Frog

[@katiepena5467]

cyc7lops 😂😂😂😂

[@wciantar45]

He reminds me of Guy Smiley

[@foodwishes]

Yes! You must use the right size pan!

[@urwholefamilydied]

haha, LOL, just commented that I only had a 9x9 pan. It worked great. A tiny bit thinner, but minimal, and I don't mind a slightly thinner Lemon Bar.

[@willylumpnj]

I love watching his videos. His technique is great and his puns crack me up.

[@melaniealfred]

this was a great recipe to follow, and it turned out wonderfully! so easy and tastes heavenly. I added double the lemon juice for extra tartness and loved it

[@Wintertanuki]

I’ve been making these lemon bars for the past five years. I’ve also switched out the lemon for lime and used just the crust recipe to make cookies! My family really loves them every time.

[@saragriffith5938]

I love how this man finishes his statements with something like a question. Anyone else notice that?

[@brontelee6726]

That’s half the reason we’re here 🤣.

[@kezkezooie8595]

And yet we Aussies get bagged for this all the time... go figure.

[@robshaw9490]

Awe newbies are so cute.

[@Tovvy]

Newbies this comment was 7 years ago

[@kathlydiaedwards1125]

I just love you. You are so clear on each explanation of each recipe

[@jeffreybundy4095]

Wife here again🤗this will be my 5th time making something of yours since this whole civic riot time began. Everyone of your tutorials that I've done have come out so beautifully. Thank you for bringing a channel that everyone can agree on. You make us happy. I made caqauvin in April and my family loved it. 😊🦄

[@alenk75]

I made this today and they turned out great, but I used only 1/2 cup of sugar for the lemon layer and it was still quite sweet. My suggestion - if you're not an American you may want to reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe.

[@bbysenii]

Alen K. even some Americans can't stand things too sweet. its nauseating >.

[@sootydooty4346]

Alen K. why did you need to bring in nationality...

[@Overdosive]

Sarah Carvalho What a great fucking generalization. What makes you so knowledgeable about what Americans eat for breakfast, did you take it upon yourself to inspect every household's cabinets just to find out what kind of breakfasts they eat? Just because we sell sweet breakfasts, which is mainly so the shithead kids eat something for breakfast and don't starve themselves, does not mean that we all eat sweets every day. Most people prefer to stay away anyways for health reasons, or if you're like me, don't have the palette for sweets.

[@alenk75]

+Sebastian Michelis Chef John is more competent to cook for Americans than I am.

[@alenk75]

+satan Most people? Not to trigger anyone but statistics seem to disagree. Average individual sugar consumption in gms: 1 United States 126.40 2 Germany 102.90 3 Netherlands 102.50 4 Ireland 96.70 5 Australia 95.60 (source: Euromonitor 2014)

[@bizzybee852]

my all time favorite cookie bar to make. I love tart and sweet flavors together and l adore lemon flavored anything. Thanks!

[@Charlotte_TSilva]

I just made it and its delicious. My family will love it at Thanksgiving meal tomorrow. Thank you, happy thanksgiving to you and blessings.

[@Champeesh]

I can’t thank you enough for this delicious recipe and all the more the base crust!!! I’ve been using it a thousand times haha! Thank you thank you Chef! 🥂

[@idontlikegoats]

Amazing recipe, perfect! I had to use limes, because it's what I had on hand but still turned out amazing!

[@kehammer100]

Made it for Easter. This was the best lemon bar recipe I've ever tried. Thanks Chef John!

[@actuallowroller]

My beautiful mom will love these!

[@divalea]

Just took mine out of the oven, and it is beautiful. I added cardamom to the lemon custard because I'm sassy AF. In defiance of Chef John, I ate some hot. It's...so good.

[@adamheeley285]

I loved that you found a use for the egg white. I try to save it and use it for something but i usually end up tossing it after its been in the fridge for a while and always hurts a little to waste it.

[@RanaCh5]

make am eggwhite omelette :) add a little salt, bit of milk and some kind of fresh herb.

[@adamheeley285]

Rana Ch i would but i am not the biggest omlette fan. I sometimes will add it to my scrambled eggs but thats about it.

[@firebug_shevmac8711]

adam heeley I recently discovered that you can freeze egg whites. Then you can save them up for when you actuslly need them :)

[@bethwithnoahherservicedog7826]

Save. The egg whites for a facial mask for your face I give my dog the yoke and use the egg white for my face.

[@luveluve79able]

My husband likes anything lemony desserts. Thanks for this recipe will surely try it.

[@damngoodyear]

I love Chef John because you are the best and because you have made me a better cook.😘Thank you.

[@fatemaabu7979]

Like if you got distracted watching chefs reflection in the mixing bowl from 0:30

[@MsBossy2UBustas]

Lol I did notice but once you do it a hard not to be

[@ashiam2817]

Fatema Abu I saw his reflection too

[@catr9698]

Gets me everytime

[@joeymama4666]

Fatema Abu Not distracted. Excited.

[@janetlouise7572]

Really right... Baahaha

[@animeangel1134]

Thank you for blessing me with this video. I saw it on Facebook and had to see the full thing. Glad I came

[@taltigolt]

i think i figured out why i think soap bars look tasty

[@maryjennings1704]

I am currently baking these and they smell sooooooo good. Thank you Chef John 🙏🏼

[@KoyasuNoBara]

Raise your hand if you said "around the outside, around the outside" in place of Chef John at 3:45

[@faridygonzalez9773]

this was easy and delicious and my family loved them! Chef John is the best!

[@ha6464]

lmao une petite shake-a shake-a

[@larissarose3764]

ha6464 omg ikr lol

[@margaretm.7079]

Your IDEAS are unique! Your presentation is superb! Your voice is energized! Thanks !!!

[@IrishMINI07]

Yet another name for confectioners sugar is 10X.... which is more like "code". ;) Absolutely love your vids. You have a fantastic "bedside manner" / humour.

[@24simsima]

I just made this for my guests last night and it ame out wonderful everybody loved it ,well all THANKS to you!!

[@patriciatreslove146]

These are really really lovely. and Chef John rules.

[@wfcoaker1398]

I made these last week. They are amazing. I gave some to friends, partly because I live alone and figured I wouldn't eat them all, but mostly to show off. Raves all around! I have linked this video to several friends who DEMANDED I give them the recipe. Lol. I'm making another batch now. I'm keeping these all to myself.

[@ramonawilliams2785]

Omg! I love you Chef John!!!!

[@kezkezooie8595]

In Australia and, I think, the UK, we call these sorts of treats slices, for obvious reasons. These are lemon slices, what you call millionaire's shortbread we call caramel slices etc. By the way, in Australia when we make caramel slices, we tend to add dessicated coconut to the base recipe and it is exceptionally tasty. I'm actually going to give that base a try for my next lemon slice just to change things up a little as I love lemon and coconut together. I love lemon slices and your recipe is pretty much the same as mine except that when I do top them with meringue (not always but I do sometimes) I make Italian meringue as it holds its volume much better. They're so tasty and more-ish!

[@coachbillturpin]

Oh man Chef ... You were quite witty today. Love it.

[@peauxpaux]

oh. my. God, I love the way he says ,,Enjoy!" at the end of the video! It's soo sweet!

[@lyndsayapril1486]

Un petite shake-a shake-a

[@tylergriffith9557]

Cast of hartland

[@ItsMe_only93]

YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!! THIS SOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!! I know you said you can't mess up but I did. The dough wasn't enough to spread so I made another batch (which was cool with me) and baked it for 40 minutes instead of 22. (I did 40 instead of 44 because I didn't want to over bake it) I followed everything else. I love it!! Thank you.

[@BoredErica]

I'll find a way to screw this up. I promise you. :)

[@halleykat1]

I feel you there hahahahaha

[@stargazer0480]

took the words right out of my mouth mate.

[@BoredErica]

*House blows up* :D

[@SamuraiPie8111]

Eric Lin i mixed up some of the steps and now North Korea is a democracy. wtf did i do!?

[@BoredErica]

SamuraiPie8111 You keep doing what you just did lol. You must have put some serious psychedelic mushrooms in there.

[@simonpeter6053]

The link to the recipe is in the description below the video. It leads you to his blog: foodwishes.blogspot.com/2013/05/lemon-bars-for-lasting-mothers-day.html Further, the full recipe is here: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232799/chef-johns-lemon-bars/

[@stigmarestroom]

Confectionery sugar isn't plain powder sugar, it contains some corn starch to keep it loose and help to stick on the surface when coating.

[@TimothyReeves]

Can you get powdered sugar without the corn starch though? I think it would clump without it so they always add it?

[@sth5033]

powdered sugar also has cornstarch in it. they're truly the same thing, just with different names.

[@rinnagain5690]

@foodwishes Thank you for this recipe! These were the best lemon bars I have ever made. We used lime juice for a 2nd batch, and those worked the very same! Amazing!

[@foodwishes]

I will never draw my life, but one day I will dance it.

[@erikjaroy8214]

I just made these two days ago, and they are AMAZEBALLS! I followed the recipe exactly, and they are beyond easy and practically foolproof. Short of leaving them in the oven too long, I can't think of how you can mess these up. And I definitely recommend following Chef John's recommendation: refrigerate them first. I tried one after they'd cooled to room temperature, and I was kind of disappointed. The curd was fine, but the cookie part was all dry and crumbly. Not as satisfying as I expected. Then I stuck them in the fridge and tried them again the next day, and miraculously the cookie changed into EXACTLY what it was supposed to be like. Great recipe, Chef! Thanks!

[@Bhavishah8]

your video is amazing... very entertaining... thank you! omg i am hungry!

[@deepeastart8272]

I am making these right now during quarantine (April 2020) . It’s in the oven. My house smells lemony divine. I’m going to be really good and be patient and let it cool entirely before I start slicing it. It’ll be difficult though.... thanks Chef John. It’s now the next day - these bars are excellent!!!!! I made half w confectioners’ sugar sprinkled on top and the other half w meringue. It’s an Impress your friends kind of dessert. ❤️

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

These turned out well save for two problems. My dough did not come out as malleable as in the video, and started pulling up when I tried docking it. I also needed to butter the sides of my baking dish more thoroughly, the edges of my bars are all but bonded to the pan (it will take an overnight soak to loosen them). They tasted good but I'm sure glad I wasn't presenting them to anyone. Er, I mean I'm glad my guests didn't mind since I totally didn't make a whole pan of lemon bars for just myself.

[@lucylulu1549]

Not really an expert but it sounds like you needed more flour in your mixture so it doesn't pull upward, could be wrong but it sounded wetter from your description. The other problem can be fixed using parchment paper.

[@bakokoy]

+Palace Of Wisdom i think he mentioned lightly oiled baking dish at 1:07

[@edulacer]

amazing. they look sos delicious and expensive however so easy to make.thank you a thousand times for sharing this recipe

[@LoveofChocolate18]

Made 'em! Loved 'em!

[@momkatmax]

Funny how so many times food and fond memories are tied together. Same here, someone who worked with me went to the trouble to make lemon bars for my birthday since I mentioned that I really liked them.

[@Venus_Plaza]

You forgot the Cayenne

[@Harrier42861]

My mom used to make these all the time! Gonna make some this weekend now!

[@cjmythrandir]

chef john, you just made one of my two favorite desserts (the other is key lime pie) i feel so empowered =P must resist the temptation to make this every night this week!

[@kittycuddler5973]

I like getting a glimpse of you in the bowl Chef John! 🌞 I have learned so much since recently discovering your videos. You're a great teacher and have really boosted my confidence with your comedic guidance. Thank you so much.

[@taltigolt]

i love foodwishes

[@MyRandomReviewShow]

I think I found a way to screw it up! I didn't let the cookie part cool before putting the lemon mix on and it looked a little scrambled eggish when I put it back in the oven. So, I win?

[@LittleDhampir23]

That's what I always do but mine never turned into scramble eggs

[@mbscofield3921]

MyRandomReviewShow m

[@h2oquality2010]

MyRandomReviewShow Ah good. Someone answered my question. I was wondering to let it cool before adding the mix. He didn't say, nor in the written recipe.

[@bevgrove2778]

Recipe?

[@kimberlywoodye9173]

The hubby an I made these delightful treats for our church beach bash an they were a hit. Thank you

[@poedo4ever]

Great Recipe,thank You,Can't understand why you left out the Cayenne??! ;-]

[@Clemijn]

I just made these and wil be serving them tomorrow. The shortbread base was a bit dryer than your was so we'll have to wait and see how easy to eat they'll be. Smells great right now

[@AequitasVision]

"Un petite shake'a shake'a" Hahaha!

[@ladysaraby]

Chef John you're a life saver... or mind saver as the case is. Thank you thank you thank you.... Now I don't have to torture my brain over what dessert to make that won't take a whole day to prepare and would satisfy my "no-chocolate" family.

[@jayshiamadames419]

You are so delightful to listen to! Your voice puts me in the mind of Homer Simpson. xD

[@Murkoph]

I've made lemon bars a hundred times but never thought about that groovy meringue addition. I like it!

[@johnathanayala6311]

*buys blowtorch*

[@deemaverick987]

Have one. Cant firgure out how to open and fill it. Oh boy!!!!

[@anonymousbutnotmean]

who is this guy! I need a video everyday after this. Whatever he's tutorialing, I am in it!

[@Jessicanana89]

Hey Chef, can you do a cheesecake lemon bar version of this?

[@DuneDemon8]

Made few of your recipes and all of them were great. few tweaks needed, usually with the amount of flower, as I am in Europe and we use metric. This recipe is wonderful. Next time I will put just a bit of less sugar. As time goes it becomes better and better. Its not good that I am on a diet at the same time that I am making these, temptation is trough the roof.

[@joycelim]

I couldn't focus the first minute... anybody also distracted by Chef John's reflection?

[@sovannprang3169]

The on2ly

[@uberpwner48]

unintentional face reveal?

[@charlotter8276]

Joyce Lim yes I seen that hahaha

[@kurri3501]

Welp, I'm making these tonight. I was looking for something that would be nice served cold and these looked perfect. Hopefully the people at tea tomorrow will like them.

[@MiracleWinchester]

Docking is less offensive. i almost choke on the juice i was drinking while watching this

[@gayled3059]

LOL

[@abrarzaman3646]

This video makes me laugh.. I really like your videos.. 👍

[@sajjansarkar]

Made this yesterday..i think I overcooked the shortbread crust slightly because i didnt realize my oven rack was near the bottom coil.. but other than that this was so delicious.. perfect recipe..so easy and foolproof.. i used lemon and lime juice/zest.. thank you so much chef John! will definetely make again and add my own twist! You touch our lives in such simple and meaningful ways Chef John, thank you!!

[@LittleMissSpock]

Today I attempted to make these for my mothers birthday. When I put carefully crafted treats into my perfectly preheated oven the crust was on the bottom and the lemon on top, as is only proper. However when I took them out 25 minutes later the lemon was on bottom and the crust on top. I do not understand how this happened.

[@LittleMissSpock]

Don't get me wrong they wear still delicious, just a bit of a mess.

[@JoJo-kz6jq]

Sammmme

[@joeymama4666]

That's what happens with things like peach cobbler. You pour the batter over the fruit but it switches places in the oven. For this recipe I would guess that maybe your crust wasnt cooked enough before adding the lemon curd

[@doloressperando883]

What???

[@cheryl8466]

I am still catching up on some of the older recipes. I am loving this recipe. You can go so many different directions. Using different citrus &/or fruits. I was shocked to see some meyer lemons in my grocery store yesterday evening. I think I'm going for it.

[@ManyaMitchell]

its like the "tap-a tap-a" :)

[@Matchingshoes1]

This is the only food channel I watch now. Food videos aren't the same anymore if it doesn't have your voice over

[@Justin-ld6jz]

use a 8 by 8 pan or your lemon bar will just be crust

[@lisasaunders4835]

I made these for Christmas and they were a big hit. I LOVED them!! Super delicious! Thank you,

[@minotux9945]

Petit shaka shaka

[@plasterdbastard]

Chef John, you're the best. I absolutely love watching your vids.

[@Grahmahshanz]

What's up doc??! ( I had to)

[@MeYoshizawa]

I cooked it. It's fabulous!! Everybody loved, thanks for sharing!

[@georgegg945]

i have 3 lemon trees in my backyard and i never heard of lemon bars.. but now i know thanks to you man u da best :P

[@Freepepsi42]

Makes Lemon bars, forgets to add sugar to the egg whites.

[@richardLamv]

He didn't forget

[@Freepepsi42]

I forgot!

[@richardLamv]

My mistake sorry

[@lauriebennett6257]

There are so many different versions of these cookie/bars and they're ALL amazing! I found one years ago that uses a lemon cake mix for the base and has lemon juice, confectioners sugar and cream cheese for the custard layer. That one is excellent too!

[@tifferifficxo]

hands down, that was food porn.

[@rendbeiruti4570]

I made this recipe today. It was my first time eating let alone making lemon bars! I was drawn to this recipe bc it only used 2 eggs rather than the 8 being used in most other recipes. I put a touch less sugar and butter. It was delicious! I was worried that my filling was much more orange than the one in the video, but it was still great. Thank you!

[@urwholefamilydied]

Tried them. WOW... turned out great. I did not add zest because my fresh lemon juice was pulpy (I know, different taste signatures, but that was my reasoning). I only had a 9x9 pan, they were a bit thinner but in a good way. Did not do the meringue. Wish I would have baked them a few minutes longer. These are excellent.

[@ericherbert5496]

"Docking" sounds less offensive if you don't know a certain meaning for the word haha.

[@graham1158]

Sounds sexual

[@DeRien8]

We had a meyer lemon tree outside our kitchen window growing up. Lemon squares were my favorite dessert snack to make. I did use a more crumby shortbread dough, though not by much

[@MsRabiaRose]

un petite shaka shaka lol