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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars stacked with lemon zest on top.
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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Sweet, creamy lemon curd filling over an almond flour shortbread crust that's perfectly flaky - these Gluten-Free Lemon Bars are melt-in-your-mouth good! They're so easy to make and great for spring gatherings or just a sweet treat at home. With only a few simple ingredients, they're gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and truly the BEST. Every bite is so yummy!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 199kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Almond Flour Shortbread Crust

Lemon Curd Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 3 large lemons
  • 1 cups coconut sugar or date sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix the crust ingredients together, then lightly and evenly press into the baking pan.
  • Bake the crust for 20 minutes, then set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the filling ingredients together.
  • Poke holes into the crust, then pour the lemon curd filling over it.
  • Bake for another 27-35 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggles.
  • Let cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, then place in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours.
  • Carefully lift the parchment paper out of the pan, then slice into 12 bars.
  • Add a little powdered sugar on top (optional) and enjoy!

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Notes

    • When mixing the crust, be sure to let the coconut oil cool after melting before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.
    • Raw sugar or regular granulated sugar doesn't seem to work as well as a substitute in this recipe. The coarseness of coconut sugar or date sugar is best!
    • Place the entire baking dish on a wire rack when letting the bars cool at room temperature. This helps to keep them from getting soggy!
    • Air bubbles are totally normal.
    • Feel free to top these bars with powdered sugar and a little extra lemon zest to take them up a notch!
    • Store Gluten-Free Lemon Bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can keep them for up to 4-5 days!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg