Description
This Easy Gluten Free Lemon Bars recipe offers a tangy and sweet treat with a buttery gluten-free crust and a luscious lemon filling. Perfect for dessert or snack time, these bars are simple to make and ideal for those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Lemon Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
To Finish
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal of the lemon bars.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until it turns lightly golden. This sets the base for your lemon bars.
- Prepare the Lemon Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, gluten-free flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Add Filling and Bake: Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the lemon filling over the hot crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the center does not jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate them for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing into 16 bars.
- Serve: Dust the lemon bars with extra powdered sugar just before serving for a beautiful, finished look.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Ensure the butter is cold when mixing into the crust for optimal texture.
- Chilling the bars before slicing helps them hold their shape.
- Store leftover lemon bars in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a more tart flavor, increase lemon juice slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gluten free lemon bars, lemon dessert, easy lemon bars, gluten free baking, lemon bar recipe
