Description
These Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Bars are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The buttery crust pairs wonderfully with the zesty lemon filling, creating a dessert that is sure to please any crowd.
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: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line with overlapping rectangles of parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add flour and salt, mix until uniform. Press into baking dish, poke holes, then bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, flour, and salt until smooth. Pour over crust and bake until set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra zest to the filling.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
