Description
Delicious and tangy lemon bars made with gluten-free ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Can use coconut oil for non-dairy version.)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (Use coconut sugar for lower glycemic option.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Fresh zest recommended.)
- 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (Almond or oat flour might change texture.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Regular salt can be substituted.)
- 3 large Eggs (Consider flax eggs for vegan option.)
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (Always use freshly squeezed.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust according to taste.)
- 1/2 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (Ensure the right type to maintain consistency.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Don’t skimp!)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Regular salt can be used as a substitute.)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Adds a decorative touch.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Mix in 1 cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour and kosher salt until well combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Poke a few holes with a fork and bake for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by whisking together 3 eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, and ½ cup gluten-free flour.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to oven. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, until filling is set.
- Cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, transfer to wire rack to cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
Notes
- These lemon bars are gluten-free and perfect for a refreshing dessert.
- Make sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- For a non-dairy option, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg