Description
This Gluten Free Lemon Bars recipe offers a tangy, sweet treat with a crisp, buttery crust made from gluten-free ingredients. Perfect for those avoiding gluten, these bars are bursting with fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a bright and refreshing dessert. With a simple crust and luscious lemon filling, this recipe yields 12 delicious bars that make an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1½ cups Gluten Free Flour (222 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- ½ cup salted butter (113 grams, cold and cut into pieces — 1 stick)
- 2 tablespoons water (28 grams)
For the Lemon Filling
- 1½ cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- ½ cup lemon juice (114 grams — from 4 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (12 grams — from 2 lemons)
- 4 large eggs (200 grams, lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup Gluten Free Flour (37 grams)
Optional
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups gluten free flour and ½ cup granulated sugar. Cut in the cold, diced butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons of water and mix until the dough just comes together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the crust for about 15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the lemon filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, 4 lightly beaten eggs, and ¼ cup gluten free flour until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the lemon bars: Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into 12 bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold to achieve a flaky crust.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting to get clean slices.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a decorative touch.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a vegan margarine suitable for baking.
