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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
  • How To Make Lemon Bars with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person
    Special thanks to our friends over at Made In for sponsoring this episode. Check out madein.cc/CLAIRE for 10% off your purchase.
    In today's episode Claire Saffitz teaches you how to make classic lemon bars. Perfect for any holiday party.
    #lemon #dessert #clairesaffitz
    CRUST:
    1¼ cups all-purpose flour
    5 tablespoons powdered sugar, preferably organic
    ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch dice
    CUSTARD:
    1½ cups granulated sugar
    3 large eggs, cold
    9 large egg yolks
    1½ cups lemon juice
    Freshly grated lemon zest
    Pinch of kosher salt
    1 stick butter
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    Photographer: Alex Lau
    Food Stylist: Sue Li
    Prop Stylist: Astrid Chastka
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    Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
    Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
    Theme Song: Michael Guggino
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    Assistant Editor: Asher Rogers
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  • @CSaffitz
    @CSaffitz  Рік тому +235

    Good Morning! What are you baking for the holiday season?

    • @Muskatnuss1701
      @Muskatnuss1701 Рік тому +3

      This, and your fruitcake (the one over at NYT cooking, go watch that people.) And I'm not a great baker, the gf is but this old lass is grateful for you helping me becoming a better one).

    • @Marie-lw3yw
      @Marie-lw3yw Рік тому +3

      Christmas cookies… like vanilla crescents and nougat cookies 😋

    • @Mister_kipling
      @Mister_kipling Рік тому +1

      Chocolate ganache and salted caramel tart dusted with icing sugar.

    • @tati.l.
      @tati.l. Рік тому +5

      Christmas is on Summer here so I actually plan on making things from the chilled & frozen desserts chapter. The tiramisu icebox cake is high on my list, as is the mango-yogurt mousse.

    • @specifikitty
      @specifikitty Рік тому +2

      Lemoncurd cheesecake!!

  • @alejandranatal4144
    @alejandranatal4144 Рік тому +2430

    can we get a mini series called Claire in Paris where we follow Claire around Paris and she shows us what she eats and how to make it at home. everyone in favor say aye

  • @memuka-
    @memuka- Рік тому +338

    Metric measurements below, since I couldn’t find them in the comments :)
    8x8 inch pan is about 20x20 cm
    - [ ] 156 gr flour
    - [ ] 39 gr powdered sugar
    - [ ] 1/2 teaspoon salt
    - [ ] 142 gr butter
    - [ ] 300 gr granulated sugar
    - [ ] 3 large eggs, cold
    - [ ] 9 egg yolks
    - [ ] 360 gr/ml lemon juice
    - [ ] 2 table spoons of freshly grated lemon zest
    - [ ] Pinch of salt
    - [ ] 113,4 gr butter

    • @jennywithaglock3916
      @jennywithaglock3916 Рік тому +22

      crazy how im going to make this now that someone else has done the maths and i can just scale everything out instead of using a stupid ass cup with lines :D

    • @samfrodo
      @samfrodo Рік тому +6

      you're an angel

    • @YPOC
      @YPOC Рік тому +19

      Bake shortbread base at 180°C for 25-30 min, curd at 160°C for 20-25 min

    • @Lillireify
      @Lillireify Рік тому +5

      Damn I already made it and calculated the stuff on the fly, you're far better person than I am! Ihope your lemon bars were as good as mine :)

    • @vanessavega7080
      @vanessavega7080 Рік тому +1

      I second what samfrodo said: you are an angel

  • @fatxasian
    @fatxasian Рік тому +314

    Claire got me obsessed with lemon desserts thanks to her Meyer lemon tart so I’m SO excited to make these

    • @CSaffitz
      @CSaffitz  Рік тому +30

      Hope you enjoy!

    • @andreeamicu792
      @andreeamicu792 Рік тому +6

      Claire’s Meyer lemon tart is hands down the BEST lemon desert I’ve ever tasted!And it’s foolproof; it tastes like it was made by a top notch pastry chef every time I make it.

  • @irynasbondar
    @irynasbondar Рік тому +240

    Honestly, so many things started to make sense with cooking after Claire's videos. I don't know what it is, maybe how detailed the explanations of the processes are, but I have been feeling so much more confident in baking. I have not failed a single recipe after following Claire's videos.

    • @flygirl6048
      @flygirl6048 Рік тому +7

      She feels like a modern-day Julia Child. Explains everything in detail and is incredibly realistic and personable

  • @tinekecarlson1220
    @tinekecarlson1220 Рік тому +79

    My (almost) 2-year-old son and I watch Claire's videos together every Thursday. He loves baking and especially stand mixers. We're definitely missing Claire's stand mixer.

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. Рік тому +128

    Claire and Vinny the addiction we all need. Lemon bars the sunshine on my rainy day.

    • @chadfife3265
      @chadfife3265 Рік тому

      Vinny keeps adding his personal touch, loved the polar bear

    • @megalodon970
      @megalodon970 Рік тому

      @@chadfife3265 That was the Editor, Hal McFall!

  • @shadowperson0456
    @shadowperson0456 Рік тому +191

    I love how these videos manage to be so aesthetically pleasing and at the same time the recipes are straightforward to follow along with. Thank you Claire!

  • @Skibbityboo0580
    @Skibbityboo0580 Рік тому +8

    There was a time in my life that I loved watching Claire stress the F)*& out, but now that I am older, I like just chilling with her making lemon bars.
    In the beginning I loved her chaos, but as an adult, I love her chill.

  • @christinalucas5540
    @christinalucas5540 Рік тому +49

    I successfully made these lemon squares for a dinner party and ,thanks to this video and my Dessert Person book, everyone LOVED them! I appreciated the detailed, accessible instructions. It was a multi step recipe but worth every minute. I will definitely make this yummy dessert again. Thank you, Claire!

  • @daisybuller
    @daisybuller Рік тому +56

    cannot put into words the comfort that these videos bring me. thanks claire :,)

  • @HGrrrr
    @HGrrrr Рік тому +8

    Lemon bars are highly underrated. Sweet, tart, fresh, smooth, crunchy, buttery… they literally have it all

  • @washurhands5079
    @washurhands5079 Рік тому +15

    I’ve been looking everywhere for a lemon bar recipe! Thank you!!❤

  • @miss_brookieg2504
    @miss_brookieg2504 Рік тому +11

    The editing is always so spot on and this looks so delicious!

  • @dougc6101
    @dougc6101 Рік тому +43

    I would love to see your take on a Canadian classic dessert! Nanaimo Bars! They are so delicious and I think you could do wonders with them!

  • @mrdonniedoomsday3
    @mrdonniedoomsday3 Рік тому +6

    Such a wonderful surprise it brightens my day every time there’s a new video! Thank you for being creative and sharing all that you do ❤

  • @parisXxpedalsXx1
    @parisXxpedalsXx1 Рік тому +2

    Love a lemon dessert, especially in the winter, wonderful idea!

  • @xjoshi
    @xjoshi Рік тому +35

    Thanks to Claire, I’ve been making a new dessert each week from the new book! I watched the videos for years, and finally get to taste some of the goodies!

  • @arianemariano3807
    @arianemariano3807 Рік тому +3

    I love anything lemon ! These look divine! Thank you! ❤🍋

  • @eblake3617
    @eblake3617 Рік тому +8

    I am so excited for this video! My dad's birthday is this Saturday and tomorrow (Friday) i will be making lemon bars for him as I do every year. Now I'm going to use Claire's recipe! Thank you universe! What a sign

  • @johrathbun
    @johrathbun Рік тому +8

    Last holiday season I made the mint lime bars, so am lookin' forward to making these this year! Thanks Claire, ftw!

  • @5963sarah
    @5963sarah Рік тому +12

    One of my irrational pet peaves is when cooking shows skip a proofing or marinating or chilling process etc in the video and just whip out a pre-prepared second dish that's further along so even though I know it's more of a production effort, I love that you came back the next day!!

  • @mitskilover4life
    @mitskilover4life Рік тому +3

    oh im so excited to make these my friends and family will LOVE them! they look so amazing thank you Claire

  • @mahogany9540
    @mahogany9540 Рік тому +1

    love love love tart desserts so thank you for this one

  • @elysetodd2308
    @elysetodd2308 Рік тому +1

    Lemon bars are life! Love the use of a custard instead of a curd.

  • @AstroMoonGoddess
    @AstroMoonGoddess Рік тому +3

    I made lemon bars for the very first time during the holidays 2021. They were a big hit. I followed a recipe from Preppy Kitchen. I wasn’t pleased with my shortbread, it was a tad too hard, so I’m looking for another recipe to follow. I bought Dessert Person and can’t wait to try more of Claire’s recipes. 💚

  • @applesushi
    @applesushi Рік тому +5

    I made those for Xmas dinner and they were great. I substituted gluten free flour for the crust because of some intolerance in the party and they still turned out fantastic. The lemon curd is tart and delicious. Highly recommended. Thank you, Claire.

  • @caryllmatilac2614
    @caryllmatilac2614 Рік тому +4

    Claire you are a household staple in my family ❤️. Yesterday I was lounging with my sister and we both realized we were both watching this video on our phones. Our mom bought us your cookbook last month to prepare for Christmas 😅. Been practicing and trying out some recipies ever since. ❤

  • @kayfarquar2034
    @kayfarquar2034 Рік тому +1

    I look forward to trying this recipe. You are so right about the average recipe being too sweet! From good bakeries, these bars can be a pretty sophisticated tasting dessert, and that's the taste I'm craving! thank you!

  • @clarebeelman9691
    @clarebeelman9691 Рік тому

    Great explanations and camera shots of how to judge doing things correctly!

  • @luciawatchescontent
    @luciawatchescontent Рік тому

    i love lemons so much so i can't wait to make this!!

  • @darkblueorchids
    @darkblueorchids Рік тому +1

    i decided to do this recipe for christmas instead of the key lime pie that we do almost every year. it's very tangy and strong, but we all love it! probably this will be a regular recipe on festive holidays here 🥰

  • @starfire1916
    @starfire1916 Рік тому

    I love Claire for these videos thank you! Lemon curd is my favorite

  • @adekemikasali
    @adekemikasali Рік тому +22

    Great recipe! I made this yesterday and had a few notes: if you don't want the bars to be too sour reduce the juice by at least half a cup! I did this and the bars were still pretty sour. Also, you don't need a dozen eggs. I did one whole egg and six yolks (i think you could even do 5) and they set very well.

    • @tigerfox68
      @tigerfox68 Рік тому +2

      Just made these too. There’s not enough powered sugar to make these less tart 😢

    • @michealpersicko9531
      @michealpersicko9531 Рік тому +3

      @@tigerfox68 A lemon curd is supposed to be tart it's LEMON curd not lemon candy curd

    • @GrimlyYours
      @GrimlyYours Рік тому +2

      ​@@michealpersicko9531 Sweet lemons are a thing in more than just candy, genius; this is a _dessert_ 🙄 How abt you stop minding other people's business and start minding your own.

    • @Uioloiloo
      @Uioloiloo 3 місяці тому

      I did 1 egg 5 yolks (unplanned, I just broke a yolk) and they turned out sort of like mixed up jello, it set nicely and the sides hold their shape but still, not so firm, still very good

    • @shawnchung6388
      @shawnchung6388 2 місяці тому

      L​@@michealpersicko9531

  • @keriannap
    @keriannap Рік тому +1

    Claire! I haven't watched in years and I loved this video so much. I love how informative and doable this was. I felt like I was watching Good Eats!

  • @lilsislaura
    @lilsislaura 10 місяців тому +1

    This was my first time making lemon curd and I will say Claire’s method was a success! Ingredients were very straight forward. The directions were not greatly technical. I’m excited to eat the bars after cooling completely!

  • @aoihura
    @aoihura Рік тому

    Oh WOW! This looks so good 🤤😍

  • @iliatimpanaro9605
    @iliatimpanaro9605 Рік тому +1

    I made your mint lime bars last weekend, using bergamot instead of lime and lemon. Amazing! Love your recipes so much!

  • @jeeess9979
    @jeeess9979 Рік тому

    wow you made this look so easy!!

  • @skinnybuddha8988
    @skinnybuddha8988 Рік тому

    I always like my lemon bars with a little crispy char, and these look amazing. Love this recipe.

  • @Nightmare-fl2zx
    @Nightmare-fl2zx Рік тому +2

    So I made this! I am recovering from knee surgery and although it was little too intense for me alone while in recovery, my partner was happy to help. It was amazing, and easy to follow. It really made me find a new love for lemon bars and I will definitely make again.

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS Рік тому

    I love lemon bars, those look fabulous 😍😍

  • @xbsidesx
    @xbsidesx Рік тому

    You’re the cutest. I’m very glad UA-cam recommended this video. The way you care to explain the details is pretty nice. Thank you!

  • @timbeers7682
    @timbeers7682 Рік тому

    Thank you Queen Claire! These sound fantastic. They’ll have to wait until after cookie baking season is over. I have lots of tins I need to fill!

  • @chip_malt
    @chip_malt Рік тому

    Love this video, the recipe, and Made In's cookware!

  • @mompreneurlife
    @mompreneurlife Рік тому

    Mmm ❤ Nothing more refreshing than the smell of lemon. This is a nice recipe. We don’t make a lot of bars at home but will certainly have to try ❤

  • @pheonixfeather292
    @pheonixfeather292 Рік тому +1

    So glad you included these-and at the perfect time! The only thing my husband wants for his birthday next month is a batch of lemon bars 😂 these look divine!

  • @camadams9149
    @camadams9149 Рік тому +2

    LOVE lemon bars. Im always surprised that aren't brownie level popular. They are really easy & taste great

  • @lianora3185
    @lianora3185 Рік тому +1

    made these last sunday and they were amazing and sweet. If I made this again i might try cutting the sugar in the curd a bit

  • @felsteadgardens
    @felsteadgardens Рік тому

    lemon squares are my fave holiday baked goods, I have to make these!

  • @hepcatliz
    @hepcatliz Рік тому

    Claire's are the only videos I watch at 1.0 speed. They're so comforting 😅🥰

  • @tifauk
    @tifauk Рік тому

    Oh man, I'm so glad I found you've carried on since watching you with Bon Apetit.
    Your videos were always my favourite!

  • @annie7395
    @annie7395 Рік тому +6

    Hi Claire! My mom loooves lemon bars so I'm definitely making this recupe for Christmas! Sorry if this has been ask/answered in an earlier videos, but when would you choose a porcelain pan over a metal one?

  • @juliannek6885
    @juliannek6885 Рік тому

    Can't wait to make these!! That bakeware from Made In is gorgeous!!

  • @benmo6609
    @benmo6609 4 місяці тому

    I made this recipe for thanksgiving and am making it again for Christmas. They are way too tasty. Great video.

  • @Sarah-uu6wo
    @Sarah-uu6wo Рік тому +48

    Okay so i turned on the new Netflix show Snack vs. Chef and unless Claire tells us that she was approached and passed up this show I am so mad. She would have been a perfect judge! Its literally what she made famous on YT and she is uniquely qualified to judge and explain where contestants went right and wrong.

  • @miguelangel-zg1bp
    @miguelangel-zg1bp Рік тому

    Inspiring, Thank you❤

  • @sonmezcaglar
    @sonmezcaglar Місяць тому

    i have just baked and tasted this and everyone loved it. Measurements are perfect even though i made half.

  • @necrodefecator
    @necrodefecator Рік тому

    Massaging the zest is the ultimate treat for lemon lovers 🍋♥

  • @samanthajones3049
    @samanthajones3049 Місяць тому

    First time watching you....and I am in LOVE!❤ can't wait to try this for my family 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @baguette9692
    @baguette9692 Рік тому

    i'm droooling! i love this so muchhh

  • @schoonerthedog
    @schoonerthedog Рік тому +1

    Made these last night, 11/10 super tangy, tart, and sweet all at once

  • @froggirl96
    @froggirl96 Рік тому

    i'm so excited to try making these! lemon bars are my favorite but i rarely can get them anywhere that makes them tart enough, i like my jaw to pucker!!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому

    OMG! Looks so delicious ❤

  • @sleepysloth2385
    @sleepysloth2385 Рік тому +2

    I'm so ready to make this recipe! My brother doesn't really like sweets and lemon bars is one of the few desserts he will eat. I tried making them from scratch before and it didn't go well. Hoping this recipe doesn't fail me!!!

  • @user-qd3wi6jm8o
    @user-qd3wi6jm8o 8 місяців тому

    I love these videos!

  • @user-gq9om9mc4r
    @user-gq9om9mc4r 7 місяців тому

    Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

  • @goeshen4359
    @goeshen4359 Рік тому

    This I possibly might have the aptitude to actually pull off!!
    Please keep going enjoying the loving art of cuisine and showing us a way to to find our journey to enhance our everyday lives/taste-
    buds and creating nourishing art.
    Thank you!! 🎨🖌🧑🏽‍🍳🐱🐈‍⬛✨

  • @joannawagoner8901
    @joannawagoner8901 Рік тому

    mine are chilling in the fridge right now, thank you claire, i don't think i've ever made something so pretty

  • @samsteronic
    @samsteronic Рік тому

    I Looooove Lemons! I need to make these or a tart!

  • @revelationtek3
    @revelationtek3 Рік тому

    I love lemon bars. My grandma used to make them, but those days are over. I wish I had that recipe, but I will try this one to see if it is similar.

  • @patrickeugeni2513
    @patrickeugeni2513 Рік тому +1

    A great midwinter treat!

  • @LaLaLaAllDayLong
    @LaLaLaAllDayLong Рік тому +1

    Finally I love lemon bars!!

  • @muffinamy83
    @muffinamy83 Рік тому

    Lemon bars are my 2nd favorite dessert :) Will try these!

  • @k9spot1
    @k9spot1 Рік тому +1

    She was delivering the add copy with zero energy and the she said the words mac and cheese and I watched real time as the light of day entered her heart

  • @barbaras2072
    @barbaras2072 6 місяців тому

    These freeze wonderfully

  • @creepypapermultipack
    @creepypapermultipack Рік тому

    Yessssssssss give me a tart lemon dessert over a sweet one any day 🙌

  • @Mister_kipling
    @Mister_kipling Рік тому

    I was this old when I learned what fraisage is !! Love it 😀

  • @indyinvy
    @indyinvy Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the New York Magazine cover! So cool seeing you there!

  • @mtbman1980
    @mtbman1980 Рік тому

    I made these today they are great

  • @Blackolive28
    @Blackolive28 Рік тому +4

    I literally had to adapt the lime mint bars from Dessert Person to just lemon yesterday 😩 and now you give is this. Always in my brain with you're recipes.
    To be entirely fair. The adaption went swimmingly and I added raspberries. So they were delish.

    • @madelynnguyen3733
      @madelynnguyen3733 Рік тому +1

      i’m making these with raspberry as well 🥰 i was thinking of adding crushed freeze dried raspberries to the powdered sugar on top! so excited to try them

    • @Blackolive28
      @Blackolive28 Рік тому

      @Madelyn Nguyen that is a great idea to add color to otherwise boring powder sugar. I ❤ it.

  • @hirtisrandolph4843
    @hirtisrandolph4843 Рік тому +2

    And this is why I bought myself both books for Christmas, to make Harris' trip for lemons worth it.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому

    YOUR THE GREATEST CLAIRE ❤❤❤❤

  • @MRFLAPPYTREE
    @MRFLAPPYTREE 5 місяців тому

    Making these right now for thanksgiving tomorrow. Looking forward to them so much. The custard tastes so good so I can't wait for these to be done. I definitely need to invest in a better juicer though. I was using a hand press and I damn near bent the thing in half trying to get all the lemon out. Time for an upgrade

  • @bisharrykatz59
    @bisharrykatz59 Рік тому +1

    I may try to incorporate this curd recipe with my own recipe for lemon bars (based on one from David Lebovitz) which I love. I know when I'm going to make the lemon bars, so I blitz the zest with the sugar a day or so before making and use the lemon flesh. Makes for a very lemony lemon bar. I will definitely use the tip to use parchment paper in lieu of aluminum foil though (thanks!). Love the channel and the cookbooks. Claire's chocolate chip cookie recipe is now the only one I use.

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo Рік тому +2

    2:00 great editing idea to have the caption or speech bubble interact with the hand gesture. it's an accurate visualization of paralanguage comprehension.

  • @toast039
    @toast039 Рік тому

    Claire is queen

  • @danbev8542
    @danbev8542 Рік тому +2

    A little insurance for putting a frozen ceramic pan in a hot oven is to put it on a room temperature baking sheet. I’ve been doing this for years with my craft fair pottery pie pans - so far, it works! Good, tart, lemon bars are one of the best things in the world! Thank you, Claire!

  • @mangolorianmother
    @mangolorianmother Рік тому +3

    Having a newborn at home found this recipe quick to make but was still rushing to make it while the baby was sleeping. So, made the shortbread and baked it, and then went straight to making curd. Was so happy that shortbread baked just slightly before my curd was cooked. Grabbed a mesh strainer, poured curd on the shortbread, shoot to to owen and did a little happy dance because I made it all before baby woke up! Adored the baking through the owen glass for a while, happily turned around and there it goes - butter that was suppose to go into curd was smiling at me from the table 😮😂
    So yeah…I found the final result a bit too eggy for my liking 😂 maybe will try again. And will put that butter into curd this time…

    • @natashajohnston381
      @natashajohnston381 5 місяців тому +1

      I have been wanting to make these for days now and just got all the ingredients and I literally had a nightmare like this last night 😂😂😂 cuz “ of course I would “😅

  • @AnnetteJosephstyle
    @AnnetteJosephstyle Рік тому +1

    me too pucker bring it on! Love this lemon bar recipe. Making these for sure...🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

  • @user-qw4so2wb7b
    @user-qw4so2wb7b 7 місяців тому

    Italy is my favorite country; in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there next year.

  • @larkofmiddleearth5540
    @larkofmiddleearth5540 Рік тому

    This looks so good! What is the active time making this?

  • @chrissie1668
    @chrissie1668 Рік тому

    Yum! Imagine this with meringue on top.Lemon meringue slice.

  • @AustinTylerATM27
    @AustinTylerATM27 Рік тому

    ❤️ Yessss!!!!

  • @estonian44
    @estonian44 10 місяців тому

    one thing is amazing recipe, another is freaking production, u doing Hollywood or what, amazing ...

  • @julieblair7472
    @julieblair7472 Рік тому +3

    It's easier to use that microplane against the lemon, like a bow on a violin. It gets it all off in one pass and you can see what you're doing without turning the lemon over and looking. All the zest piles up and the curved edges keep it contained while you go.

  • @santipapa6986
    @santipapa6986 Рік тому

    I love Claire mmms someone make a compilation

  • @rigovaldez2469
    @rigovaldez2469 8 місяців тому

    I absolutely love the
    Verdict: MMMM!!!
    Lol 😂

  • @omaretman2721
    @omaretman2721 Рік тому

    I opened youtube coming to watch something on your channel only to find out theres a new recipe??? Of my fave dessert??! Whew!!

  • @tati.l.
    @tati.l. Рік тому +2

    Curious to try that fraisage technique!