Description
These Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Bars are a delightful sweet treat that perfectly balances the tangy lemon filling with a buttery, crumbly crust. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up these bars in no time for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (grated on a Microplane)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
For the Filling
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (grated on a Microplane)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line with overlapping rectangles of parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, mix until uniform, then press into the baking dish and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and salt until smooth. Pour over the baked crust and bake until set.
- Cool and serve: Cool the bars in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added freshness, you can use Meyer lemons for a slightly sweeter flavor in the filling.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
