Breads & Baked Goods, Dessert

Lemon Bars

Prep 30 mins
Total 1h 40 mins

Medium
Serves 12

TIP: Can use all-purpose flour instead of rye flour if desired. Can also substitute all-purpose gluten-free flour (1:1) in recipe.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi® XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid™
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Contains Eggs
Contains Milk/Dairy
Contains Wheat

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Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep

600ml water, for steaming, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
120 unsalted butter, softened
240g granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
9 tablespoons rye flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon zest
120ml fresh lemon juice, strained

TOPPINGS (optional)

Powdered sugar, as desired
Sumac, as desired

2 1/2 cups water, for steaming, divided
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
9 tablespoons rye flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained

TOPPINGS (optional)

Powdered sugar, as desired
Sumac, as desired

Utensils

Ninja® Multi-Purpose Pan or 8-inch round baking pan
Deluxe Reversible Rack (bottom layer only)
Medium Bowl

Step 1

2 1/2 cups water, for steaming, divided
Step 2

To make crust, add the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix until light and fluffy. Add 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour, rye flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined. Transfer mixture into prepared pan, press into an even layer, and use a fork to poke the surface of the dough.
Step 3

Place the pan on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot.
Step 4

Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 300°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 10 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 5

While crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling by mixing 1 cup sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
Step 6

When cooking of crust is complete, remove the pan and pour the lemon filling into the hot crust.
Step 7

Add 2 cups water to the pot and place the pan on the rack in the pot.
Step 8

Close the lid and keep slider on STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 280°, and set time to 30 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 15 minutes, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 9

When cooking is complete, the filling will be set and will only slightly jiggle when pan is shaken. Remove rack with pan and let cool for 1 hour. Place cooled pan in refrigerator and chill for 1 additional hour.
Step 10

Before serving, dust bars with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of sumac, if desired.