Lemongrass Bars with Coconut Shortbread Crust
Lemongrass Bars with Coconut Shortbread Crust is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Butter 13 x 9 x 2- inch metal baking pan.
Using electric mixer, beat flour, coconut, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl until well blended, 30 seconds.
Add butter; beat on low speed until moist clumps form.
Press dough onto bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
Bake crust until golden (edges will be darker), about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, place sugar and lemongrass in processor; pulse until lemongrass is finely ground, about 1 minute.
Add lemon juice; process until well blended, about 30 seconds.
Add eggs; process to blend, 10 to 15 seconds.
Add flour and pinch of salt; pulse until smooth.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
Pour filling over hot crust; bake until filling is firm, 22 to 23 minutes.
Cool in pan on rack.
Cut lemongrass bars lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise into 6 pieces.
Dust bars with powdered sugar and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.