Molly Yeh’s Orange Bars with Sesame Crust

Molly Yeh’s Orange Bars with Sesame Crust is a delicious twist on traditional lemon bars, combining the subtle sweetness of orange with the nutty, buttery flavor of sesame. This recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds singing with delight.

To make these delectable bars, you’ll start by preparing the crust. Mix together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, salt, and cold, diced, unsalted butter in a food processor. Once the dough comes together, sprinkle in toasted white sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor. Press the dough into a baking pan and bake until set and golden around the edges.

While the crust bakes, prepare the filling by processing granulated sugar, orange zest, flour, salt, eggs, orange juice, and lemon juice until creamy. Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake until just set. Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate until set.

Once chilled, dust the bars with confectioner’s sugar and cut into squares. These Orange Bars with Sesame Crust are perfect for a sweet treat any time of day. Make sure to store them in a sealed container in the fridge to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.

Molly Yeh’s recipe is easy to follow and yields 24 bars, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. The combination of orange and sesame is truly a match made in heaven, and these bars are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert rotation. Enjoy the delightful flavors of Molly Yeh’s Orange Bars with Sesame Crust today!