Triple Layer Lemon Bars

I love having a reason to bake.

Sure, I love to bake with random things around my house and see what creative recipes I can come up with, but it's more rewarding and exciting to bake for someone instead of just yourself.

That's one of the main reasons I prefer baking desserts over savory dishes. Because something sweet can always make someones day. Desserts are a staple at any holiday or birthday gathering. They are all about celebrating something joyful. Desserts and negativity just don't go together.

For Christmas, I gave a gift of any dessert "baked by Lauren" to my Aunt and Grandparents. It's a way to share my love of cooking with my family members. It also encourages me to go outside of my comfort zone and try a recipe that maybe I wouldn't necessarily have chosen.

My Aunt, step Uncle and Cousin all agreed on this recipe, a triple layered lemon bar, for me to make them. It has a shortbread crust, lemon cream cheese filling and is topped with a lemon curd.

I may have snuck a bite before I delivered it, and can say that they turned out absolutely delicious and even better than I expected! I had never attempted lemon curd before, because it kind of scared me. However, it came together perfectly on my first attempt.

I think giving this present was as exciting for me as it was for the recipients. I love to bake, and like I said earlier, I love having a reason to bake. I have a feeling a lot of friends and family will be getting an abundant amount of desserts this year :)

The recipe was from my Aunt's cookbook, but I found the same recipe online:

Lemon Bar Recipe

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