Vegan Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Vegan Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust is a simple dessert that is both lemony and crunchy.

I like that this recipe is not only vegan, it is also sugar free and gluten free as well!

Yummy Vegan Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

This is a two layered bar recipe that has no added dairy in it.

Even better, this bar recipes actually a simple one to make.

Did you try Vegan Chocolate Granola Bars

That granola bar recipe is another tasty vegan bar recipe to make. Both this lemon bar and that granola bar are nice ideas for snacks or desserts.

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This vegan recipe is based upon a classic lemon bar recipe.

A classic lemon bar recipe is a two layer bar recipe. That is, there is a shortbread base or crust and a lemony filling on top.

This recipe also has a shortbread crust that is topped with that lemony filling.

The shortbread crust is a three ingredient crust that is made with gluten free flour. It is also made without added sugar.

What makes lemon bars so good?

The filling that is used is thick and creamy. While it is not too sweet, this filling is lush and delicious.

These bars taste good because of how well the layers work together.

When you bite into these bars you get both the creamy flavorful lemon topping and the crunchy shortbread crust. These textures work well together in making the perfect vegan treat.

Tips for making vegan lemon bars.

These bars are easy to make. The trick to making these is to first let the crust set and cool before adding the topping.

Here are some more great tips for you.

1. The crust in this recipe uses a gluten free all purpose flour. When selecting an all purpose flour, select one that measures 1:1 with regular all purpose flour.
2. The crust also uses vegan butter. If you cannot find vegan butter, you can try using oil with adjustments as needed for texture.
3. Also, erythritol is used to sweeten the crust. Maple syrup can be used instead however, you will need to adjust the amount needed as maple syrup is both sweeter to taste and also in a liquid form.

How do you serve lemon bars?

These lemon bars taste good when they are just cut into squares and served. You can simply sprinkle some vegan powdered sugar on top if desired.

However, there are some ways to make these bars even better.

Thinly sliced lemons placed on top of these bars can make them look great. For added color you can add blueberries or sliced strawberries.

How to store vegan lemon bars.

These bars should be covered and refrigerated. If properly stored, these lemon bars should keep for up to a week.

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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

• Vegan Marble Cake with Orange
• Easy Vegan Mug Brownie
• Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles
• Maple Roasted Carrots
• Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
• 4 Ingredient Date Balls

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How to make a Vegan Shortbread Crust.

To make this crust you will need:

• Vegan Butter– ½ cup.
• Erythritol– ½ cup.
• Gluten Free Flour– 1 cup

How to make this crust.

• Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a square baking pan with parchment paper that overhangs the edges.
• Combine the ingredients together until you are able to form a ball.
• Press the ball of ingredients into the prepped baking pan .
• Bake the crust until golden, 10-12 minutes.

Ingredients needed to make lemon filling.

• Lemon Juice- ¾ cup. Fresh lemon juice is preferred. You will need between three and four lemons depending on the size of the lemons.
• Erythritol– 1 ½ cups. Feel free to use the alternative of your choice as long as it is granular and measures like erythritol.
• Coconut Milk– 1 ¼ cups. Use a full fat coconut milk for best results.
• Cornstarch– 6 tablespoons. This is thickener for the bars to help them set.
• Turmeric– as needed for color.
• Optional- Vanilla extract for flavor, ½ to one teaspoon. Powdered sugar or sugar free sugar for topping.

How to make these Vegan Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

• Prepare the crust as indicated and allow it to cool while you make the topping.
• Preheat the oven to 350.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the lemon juice, coconut milk, cornstarch, and sweetener. Heat this until thickened, whisking continually, until thickened and the sweetener has fully dissolved. You can stir in any extract flavoring and turmeric as needed for color .
• Transfer the filling to the prepared crust, evenly spreading it over the crust.
• Place the bars into the preheated oven and bake for thirty minutes or until the center is set (you can check the center with a toothpick to check).
• Remove the lemon bars from the oven and allow it to set at room temperature for a half hour. Then transfer it to the refrigerator overnight before cutting into bars and serving.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Vegan Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust, a tasty dessert recipe that has no added sugar and is also gluten free.