Gluten-Free Zesty Lemon Slice
Brighten up your day with this Gluten-Free Zesty Lemon Slice, a refreshingly tangy treat that’s perfect for dessert or a midday snack. This recipe features a buttery almond flour base and a vibrant lemon topping, bursting with citrusy flavor from fresh lemons. With a simple preparation and just a handful of ingredients, including gluten-free flours and cornstarch, this slice caters to gluten-free lifestyles while maintaining a delectably moist and zesty texture. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are equally stunning and satisfying. Perfectly sweet and tangy, serve them chilled for a treat that’s as refreshing as it is irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Almond flour
- 50 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 90 grams Butter (unsalted)
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 large Lemons (zested and juiced)
- 3 large Eggs
- 125 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Gluten-free cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking powder
- 10 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar. Mix well.
Melt the butter and pour it into the dry mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out.
Bake the base in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the base cools, prepare the lemon topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
Add the gluten-free cornstarch and baking powder to the lemon mixture, and whisk until fully combined with no lumps.
Pour the lemon mixture over the slightly cooled base, spreading it evenly.
Bake the assembled lemon slice for 18-20 minutes, or until the topping is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Allow the lemon slice to cool completely in the pan before dusting lightly with powdered sugar.
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the lemon slice out of the pan. Slice into 12 bars or squares and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.3 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.3 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 754 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.5 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
