Lemon bars are prized for their tangy sweetness, but the bright acidity of lemon juice can read a little one-note. To bring balance to this sunny dessert, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street incorporate a small measure of fruity, savory olive oil in both the custard and crust.
In our book, “ Milk Street Bakes,” we bring balance to the sunny dessert by incorporating a small measure of fruity, savory olive oil in both the custard and crust. If you have a bottle of top-shelf olive oil, this is the time to use it, though high-quality supermarket brands work well, too. Just be sure to use extra-virgin olive oil, which has far more character than refined regular and light olive oils.
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