Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Vegan Lemon Bar Recipe, where tangy lemon meets a creamy filling in a gluten-free crust. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion—from picnics to family gatherings. With easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy these refreshing treats guilt-free, made with natural ingredients and no animal products. Serve them chilled for a zesty pick-me-up that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch of turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly. Press the crust mixture evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a blender, blend coconut cream, soaked cashews, lemon juice and zest, maple syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, salt, and turmeric until smooth.
- Heat the filling mixture in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4-6 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and level it out.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg