Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with this Vegan Lemon Bar Recipe. These delightful bars feature a creamy coconut and cashew filling on a buttery crust, making them a refreshing treat for any occasion. Whether served at gatherings, enjoyed as an afternoon snack, or paired with tea, these bars are sure to impress everyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. With easy-to-follow instructions and wholesome ingredients like maple syrup and fresh lemon juice, you can create these mouthwatering desserts without any hassle. Enjoy a slice of sunshine today!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients: flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let it cool.
- Poke holes in the cooled crust with a fork to help hold the filling.
- In a blender, blend together coconut cream, soaked cashews, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, salt, and optional turmeric until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously for about 4-6 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and level it out with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg