Description
This Easy Gluten Free Lemon Bars recipe combines a buttery, tender crust with a tangy, smooth lemon filling for a refreshing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour, these bars are moist, flavorful, and simple to prepare in just over an hour.
Ingredients
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Crust
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (grated on a Microplane)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- â…› tsp kosher salt
Filling
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (grated on a Microplane)
- ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- â…› tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line it with overlapping rectangles of parchment paper to make removal easier later.
- Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add the gluten-free flour and kosher salt, mixing until the dough is uniform. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Poke holes in the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling, then bake for about 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make the Filling: While crust bakes, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, gluten-free flour, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Bake Lemon Bars: Pour the lemon filling evenly over the pre-baked crust. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar. Use the parchment paper edges to lift the bars out of the pan, slice into 16 squares, and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs and butter for the best texture.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest enhance the brightness of flavor in these bars.
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour blend suitable for baking for best results.
- Allow bars to cool completely to ensure clean slicing and proper set.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
