It's no secret that the crust can make or break a homemade pie. The crust is the pie's foundation after all. Does it crumble easily and taste good? Is it the perfect balance of flaky, buttery, and ...

These Lemon Bars strike the perfect balance between a buttery shortbread crust and a zingy homemade lemon curd filling. With the help of cream of tartar, the filling thickens enough to stay in place.

Sweet and buttery, this gluten-free crust is reminiscent of a shortbread cookie, with a sandy texture and deep toffee flavor from the inclusion of brown sugar. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe ...