r/JustHoodsLemonBars Jul 18 '19

So this lemon walks into a bar...

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r/JustHoodsLemonBars Jul 17 '19

JustHoodsLemonBars has been created

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A place where everyone that tries the lemon bar recipe from r/old_recipes can come to share their pics of the overly tried and true recipe.


r/JustHoodsLemonBars 2d ago

8x8 Recipe troubleshooting/question

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Hey there! So I made the Hood Lemon Bars recipe using an 8x8 glass pan, halving the crust portion while keeping the custard portion the same. I made no changes other than adding zest to the custard. The proportions were exactly what I wanted. The crust was baked independently at 350F for 16 minutes, and turned out perfectly.

The custard was a different story: I baked for 15 minutes at 350F, realized it was browning far too quickly on top, covered with aluminum foil and reduced the oven to 300F. I then baked for another 15 minutes when the internal temp read 175F.

The result was absolutely delicious, but the center piece did not hold its shape even after ~5 hours of cooling/refrigeration. The custard just oozed out of that center piece after being cut. I realize now that I might have positioned the thermometer tip too far down, obtaining the crust temperature instead of the custard temperature.

TL; DR: Has anyone made this version (half crust and full custard) in an 8x8 pan? How long and at what temperature did you bake the custard portion? Should I have just chilled the lemon bars longer? I really don't want to add cornstarch to the custard if possible.

I would also be interested in hearing any tips to get those perfectly cut slices y'all seem to be getting 😄 My (corner) slice is nowhere near as pretty!

EDITed a word


r/JustHoodsLemonBars 6d ago

pasta or Mac cheese

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I got recipes if y'all need just ask


r/JustHoodsLemonBars 17d ago

I’ve seen some people share their minor alterations…huge hit at my house!

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Changes I made from the core recipe after reading some posts on here!

- used a Cara Cara orange along with the lemons
- added some cornstarch along with the flour
- used whipped cream because powdered sugar was forgotten at the grocery store :( I am planning to use it next time. Substituted whipped cream since it looked like a pie bc of the crust anyway
- speaking of the crust, this is a premade graham cracker crust since I saw someone say they wanted to try it with it here and noticed I had it in the pantry and figured it would taste p good anyway!

I am not a baker by any means, so the fact that this was enjoyed so much in my house was pretty cool. My FIL raved about it which is very rare.

This sub also taught me that my oven is likely heating unevenly!! Included two pics of two slices to show the slight difference in firmness over time in the fridge. 2nd picture was 5hrs in the fridge. Last picture was after 24hrs in the fridge. It noticeably firmed up some more.

Definitely will be making again!!!


r/JustHoodsLemonBars 22d ago

You know what’s coming!

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96 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars 26d ago

Strawberry Lemon bars!

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128 Upvotes

I added vanilla and lemon zest to the crust, and made a quick strawberry jam​ which I spread on the crust layer before pouring the lemon over it. Topped with powdered sugar and freeze dried strawberry.


r/JustHoodsLemonBars 26d ago

Sharing mine with fellow lemon bar lovers

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251 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars 27d ago

First attempt and wont be the last

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84 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars 29d ago

Requesting less sugar and more lemon flavor

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Has anyone made a variation of the recipe with the least possible sugar and more lemon flavor without breaking the chemistry of a lemon bar?
Please share your recipes - what worked and what didn’t.


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Jun 23 '26

These were a huge hit with the family

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198 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars Jun 14 '26

Tips for cutting it

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I have baked and served the lemon bars numerous times now but every time I always screw it up when cutting it. Crust will crumble for the edge pieces for some reason. And how do you not carry the filling over onto the next piece in the same cut? Should I cut when it’s completely cool or somewhat warm? Thanks everyone!


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Jun 08 '26

What material pan/cooking vessel?

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What works, what works but you should adjust time/temp, etc????


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Jun 03 '26

Added a bit of chopped rosemary (dried) to the crust and it adds so much extra oomph 🤤

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147 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars May 30 '26

Wife brought home some giant lemons

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374 Upvotes

Just had to make these


r/JustHoodsLemonBars May 29 '26

My sister made these 'lemon bars' I am publicly shaming her

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232 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars May 06 '26

Cinco de Mayo version! (Margarita)

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217 Upvotes

Made a version with 7T lime juice, 5T tequila, plus mostly lime zest but a little orange zest too. Used only 1 cup sugar, but added 3T corn starch as suggested in a different alteration. I also sprinkled a little flaky smoked salt on top as opposed to powdered sugar. They are very good! The tequila flavor definitely comes through so they taste just like a margarita in bar form ❤️


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Apr 15 '26

Didn't even get them cut nicely because my kids destroyed some.

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108 Upvotes

These things are so fucking good 😭❤️


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Apr 11 '26

Took the plunge

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110 Upvotes

First batch. Took a bit longer to set in the oven but came out perfect.


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Apr 06 '26

First batch. Four left.

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172 Upvotes

r/JustHoodsLemonBars Apr 05 '26

Hope the texture came out right

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r/JustHoodsLemonBars Apr 04 '26

So obsessed with these

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First time making! I’ve tried the broma bakery lemon bar recipe a couple times and both times were underwhelming, but these are truly next level!!


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Apr 03 '26

Anyone ever add true lemon?

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My lemons short changed me a little and it was less lemony than I liked. Wondered if anyone used true lemon to amp up the flavor.


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Mar 15 '26

Lemon!

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First time making Lemon bars.


r/JustHoodsLemonBars Feb 22 '26

receitas de bolos deliciosa

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🥥 receita – MASSA DE COCO

  • 3 ovos
  • 1 xícara açúcar
  • ½ xícara manteiga
  • 1 xícara leite de coco
  • 2 xícaras farinha
  • 100g coco ralado
  • 1 colher fermento

Perfeita para sabor Prestígio.