Simply the Best Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

 

I was known for my Lemon Bars . . . So, I pondered, “How can I make them gluten-free and really yummy?”

Flour was an ingredient in both the crust and the filling so this recipe was a challenge to reproduce gluten-free. After several attempts the Lemon Bars are back on the list of “Foods to be Remembered For.” To make them extra special top them with fresh berries and creme fraiche. Enjoy!

Here is the recipe for Simply the Best Gluten-free Lemon Bars:

What you will need: 9×12 or 8.5 x 13 ” glass baking pan, food processor – this is crucial to the optimal blending of the ingredients, especially for the crust.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Crust:

1/2 pound of frozen, unsalted butter cut into smaller chunks
2 cups gluten-free flour with xanthan gum (I use Better Batter)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar

Blend all crust ingredients in a food processor using the cutting blade until well blended and the consistency of coarse cornmeal. Pour into baking pan and smooth out over pan evenly.

Bake in oven for 30 mins. While the crust is baking, prepare the ingredients for the lemon filling by combining all dry ingredients in a container with a pour spout and measuring out the lemon juice. Combine the filling ingredients in the food processor in the last 5 mins of the crust baking.

Lemon Filling:

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
4 tbls corn starch
1/2 tsp baking powder
7 tbls lemon juice -fresh or from a bottle
1 tsp grated lemon rind

Combine all dry ingredients together in one container that has a pour spout. Beat eggs in food processor using the cutting blade until they are light in color and thick in the food processor bowl. Gradually beat in all dry ingredients. Add lemon juice while processor is still beating all ingredients. Stop processor when ingredients are well-blended. Remove crust from oven when time is up. Pour filling evenly over top of cooked crust. Return to oven and bake 30 mins. When done, filling top should be browned and it should be set.

Let cool in pan.

Once cool, dust with a layer of powdered sugar. Cut into squares, top with creme fraiche and berries. Enjoy.