Lemon Bars with Almond Crust

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Almond flour
• 1/2 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine almond flour, gluten-free flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Beat in one egg until the dough comes together. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

5. 5

   While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, gluten-free flour, baking powder and eggs.

6. 6

   Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly.

7. 7

   Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.

8. 8

   Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.