Description
Indulge in the deliciously refreshing taste of Easy Gluten Free Lemon Bars, the perfect dessert for lemon lovers! With a creamy, tart lemon filling sitting atop a zesty gluten-free crust, these bars are ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. Prepare them in just 15 minutes and enjoy their delightful citrus flavor that balances sweetness and tartness beautifully. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, these luscious lemon squares will brighten your day and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (grated)
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper.
- For the crust, beat together butter, ¼ cup sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and vanilla until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until combined. Press into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, remaining sugar, lemon juice, remaining zest, flour, and salt until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20–30 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg