How to Make Lemon and Almond Slices - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of tangy and sweet desserts, then you'll love these lemon and almond slices. With a buttery pastry base, zesty lemon filling, and crunchy almond topping, these slices are the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to have a tasty snack on hand, these slices are sure to impress.

The combination of lemon and almond creates a delightful flavor that is both refreshing and indulgent. The lemon filling is made with freshly squeezed...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup cashews
  • 1 ½ cups ground almonds
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 (8 ounce) can coconut cream
  • 4 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 lemon bars

  • Place cashews in a bowl of boiling water; soak for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 8x10-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine ground almonds and coconut sugar in a bowl. Add coconut oil and maple syrup; mix well until a dough is formed. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain cashews. Place in a blender with coconut cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, arrowroot starch, and honey; pulse until well combined and a thick cream is formed. Spread over the baked almond base.
  • Bake in the oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes; chill in the refrigerator before slicing, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 354mg