[1] The first widely published lemon bar recipe was printed in the Chicago Daily Tribune on August 27, 1962, and submitted by Eleanor Mickelson.

Instead, it consisted of acidic cream that formed curds and then was drained through a cheesecloth to separate out the whey.

[1] First, the crust is baked part of the way to ensure that it will not combine with the lemon curd and can support it.

[11] Lemon bars are a popular dessert in the United States and are common at many different types of events.

This day was created by Michael McCarthy in 2019 after he baked lemon bars for an event and many people had never had them before.

[21] Recipes using other tropical fruits exist but are not as popular include guava, mango, and pineapple.

[22][23][24] The original creator of the lilikoi bars is not known, but it may be a result of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement in the early 1990s started by a group of local professional chefs who advocated for cuisine which drew from local ingredients instead of relying on imported produce such as lemons.