How to Make Best Ever Lemon Squares (Gluten-Free) - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the trend towards gluten-free eating continues to rise, finding delicious and satisfying dessert options without sacrificing flavor or texture can be a challenge. Fortunately, this recipe for Best Ever Lemon Squares delivers on both fronts, providing a mouthwatering dessert option that is suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

These lemon squares are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a buttery gluten-free crust that perfectly complements the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white rice flour
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ cup gluten-free oat flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup white rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk 1 1/4 cup rice flour, confectioners' sugar, and oat flour together in a bowl. Mix butter into flour mixture until evenly combined; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat eggs together in a bowl until light and smooth. Combine white sugar, 1/4 cup rice flour, and baking powder together in a separate bowl; stir into beaten eggs until just combined. Stir lemon juice and lemon zest into egg mixture; pour over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    204 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 34mg