Low Sodium Luscious Lemon Squares
Indulge in the tangy-sweet goodness of *Low Sodium Luscious Lemon Squares*—a delightful twist on the classic lemon bar that's perfect for those watching their sodium intake. This easy-to-make dessert features a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust topped with a zesty lemon filling made from fresh lemon juice and vibrant lemon zest. With no added salt and the use of unsalted butter, this recipe delivers all the flavor with minimal sodium. Finished with a light dusting of confectioners' sugar, these lemon squares are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a bright treat to satisfy your citrus cravings, these easy-to-bake bars come together in just 40 minutes and serve up pure sunshine in every bite. Keywords: low sodium lemon squares, easy lemon dessert, tangy lemon bars, unsalted dessert recipes, low salt baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon unsalted baking powder
- 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang to easily lift the lemon squares out later.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 0.25 cup of granulated sugar.
Cut in 0.5 cup of unsalted butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 0.33 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of unsalted baking powder, 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the lemon filling over the hot crust.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are just slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the lemon squares to cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the lemon squares from the dish. Dust the top with 0.5 cup of confectioners' sugar for a light and sweet finish.
Cut into 9 squares and serve. Enjoy your Low Sodium Luscious Lemon Squares!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 823 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 449.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*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.
