GLUTEN-FREE LEMON BARS

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Everyone loves lemon bars, and now even your gluten-free friends can enjoy them too. These bars are best after a day of chilling-so plan accordingly.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Dessert     Lemon     Bake     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Chill

Yield Makes 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter (for pan)
Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Sweet Pastry Dough (you'll need one disc; freeze remaining disc for another use)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 1/2 lemons)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Special Equipment
An 8x8x2" baking pan

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter baking pan, then line with 2 layers of parchment, leaving a 2" overhang on all sides. Butter parchment.
  • Press dough into bottom and about 3/4" up sides of prepared pan. Poke all over with a fork and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • Bake crust until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour filling into crust and bake bar until set and slightly golden brown at the edges, about 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Loosen edges with an offset spatula or butter knife, then use parchment overhang to remove bar from pan. Transfer bar on parchment to a cutting board and cut into 4 pieces lengthwise and 3 pieces crosswise to make 12 rectangular bars. Dust bars with powdered sugar.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bars can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled in baking pan.

ALANA WEST
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to try it.


Thomas Oliver
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a gluten-free lemon bar recipe that actually tastes good, and this one is it.


Sabbir Rafi
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're sure to please everyone.


Alicia Adams
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If you're looking for a gluten-free lemon bar recipe, this is the one for you. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Sandy Knott
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These lemon bars are a must-try for any lemon lover. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is to die for.


Prasanga Adhikari
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I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shido Maxamed
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.


sabessaa abdo
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Yum! These lemon bars are delicious. I love the tart and tangy lemon filling, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Jager_
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These lemon bars are amazing! I love that they're gluten-free, but you would never know it. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.


Odie Tejada
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I was skeptical about making gluten-free lemon bars, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious! The crust was flaky and the lemon filling was tart and tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Kabuubi Abdul
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These lemon bars are the best gluten-free dessert I've ever had. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I love that I can finally enjoy a delicious lemon bar without having to worry about getting sick.


Eli Elliott
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I've made these lemon bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always come out perfectly. The crust is crispy and the lemon filling is tart and tangy. I love that I can make them gluten-free without sacrific


Niraj Kumar
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These lemon bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like gluten-free desserts. The crust is the perfect balance of crumbly and chewy, and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. I highly recommend this re


Megan Adamson
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Finally, a gluten-free lemon bar recipe that doesn't taste like cardboard! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.


Samar Jones
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These gluten-free lemon bars turned out amazing! The crust is perfectly crumbly and the lemon filling is tart and tangy, just like I like it. I love that this recipe is so easy to follow, even for someone like me who isn't a pro in the kitchen.