Fresh Lemon Bars

Dairy Free
Fresh Lemon Bars
45 min.
20
181kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a sweet and tangy treat that’s sure to brighten your day? These Fresh Lemon Bars are the perfect combination of luscious lemon flavor and a buttery, crumbly crust, all while being completely dairy-free! Ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a cozy night in, this delightful dessert offers a refreshing burst of citrus that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

With just 45 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up a batch of 20 delicious lemon bars that are both satisfying and guilt-free. Made from minimal ingredients, including blanched almonds and all-butter shortbread cookies, these bars boast a blissfully nutty crust topped with a silky-smooth lemon filling. The addition of pure vanilla extract and freshly squeezed lemon juice takes the flavor over the top, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity.

Whether you're serving these lemon bars at a summer picnic or delighting your family after dinner, they're sure to impress. Dusting them with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar just before serving adds a touch of elegance. So grab your baking pan and get ready to enjoy these light and zesty lemon bars that are not only delicious but also a healthier dessert option that everyone will appreciate!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup blanched almonds and 
  • tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 10.6 oz shortbread cookies 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Spread almonds in 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan and bake for 10 minutes, until fragrant and golden.
  3. Transfer nuts to a board and let cool.
  4. Place almonds in the bowl of a food processor and pulse in 10 one-second pulses to coarsely grind. Break shortbread cookies into small pieces, add to almonds, then pulse again until mixture is finely ground and beginning to clump.
  5. Transfer crumbs to same baking pan, spreading evenly, then press crumbs firmly into bottom of pan.
  6. Bake at 350 until golden and set, about 10 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
  8. Whisk in lemon juice, then eggs and vanilla extract.
  9. Pour lemon mixture over warm crust, reduce oven temperature to 300 and bake until set, about 30 minutes.
  10. Transfer pan to a rack and let cool completely.
  11. Cut into 20 bars and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein6.47%
Fat32.31%
Carbs61.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.45
Glycemic Load
17.63
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.5869565269221%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.45mg
Hesperetin
1.32mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.71kcal
9.04%
Fat:6.62g
10.18%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.38%
Carbohydrates:28.21g
9.4%
Net Carbohydrates:27.63g
10.05%
Sugar:19.43g
21.59%
Cholesterol:37.2mg
12.4%
Sodium:68.14mg
2.96%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:2.98g
5.97%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.19%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.64%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.03%
Selenium:4.91µg
7.02%
Folate:24.04µg
6.01%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.44%
Phosphorus:47.74mg
4.77%
Iron:0.84mg
4.65%
Vitamin C:3.54mg
4.29%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.71%
Magnesium:12.7mg
3.17%
Copper:0.06mg
2.92%
Fiber:0.59g
2.35%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.3%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.11%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.82%
Potassium:59.73mg
1.71%
Vitamin K:1.69µg
1.61%
Calcium:15.96mg
1.6%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.48%
Vitamin A:67.69IU
1.35%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%
Source:My Recipes