Description
Indulge in the refreshing tang of our Vegan Lemon Bar Recipe, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and zesty flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or a sweet treat at home, these vegan lemon bars feature a creamy filling and a buttery crust that will satisfy both vegan and non-vegan palates. With wholesome ingredients like coconut cream and cashews, this dessert not only tastes amazing but is also nourishing. Enjoy these bars chilled, topped with fresh berries or whipped coconut cream for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix gluten-free flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until combined to form the crust.
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Press the crust mixture into the pan evenly and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; let it cool.
- In a blender, combine coconut cream, soaked cashews, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and turmeric; blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling into a saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously for 4-6 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Slice into bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg