Best Best Ever Lemon Squares Gluten Free Recipes

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BEST LEMON SQUARES



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I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.

Provided by beth

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
  • Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g

GLUTEN-FREE LEMON SQUARES



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Using Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend you can make these sweet, tart and bright lemon squares for any occasion. Made with fresh lemons and a from-scratch shortcrust pastry, these homemade gluten-free dessert bars are completely doable and easy to make. Perfect for a summer party or potluck, or even just a family weeknight dinner. Whatever the reason, you're going to fall in love with these luscious lemon squares.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend
Gluten-free powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch square pan.
  • For Crust, in medium bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups flour blend, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the xanthan gum. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, tossing with fork, until crumbly. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until set.
  • For Filling, in medium bowl, stir together all ingredients except powdered sugar with whisk until blended. Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake 23 to 28 minutes longer or until filling no longer jiggles when pan is moved. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining lemon squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

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