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Gluten free lemon bars
Isla Marie

Gluten Free Lemon Bars

Gluten Free Lemon Bars feature a buttery shortbread-style crust topped with a bright, tangy lemon filling that’s smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced. These bars slice cleanly, hold their shape, and deliver classic bakery-style lemon flavor without any gluten.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For Topping
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  4. In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour filling over the hot crust immediately after removing it from the oven.
  6. Return pan to oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, until the center is just set.
  7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Video

Notes

  • Always use fresh lemon juice
  • Do not overbake or filling may crack
  • Chill fully before slicing for clean edges
  • Store bars refrigerated for best texture