Vegan Lemon Bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a family dinner, or simply treating yourself to a delicious dessert, these bars are sure to impress.
I love serving them at gatherings because they’re always a hit with both vegans and non-vegans alike. Plus, they’re so easy to make, you can whip up a batch whenever the craving strikes!
Number of Servings: 9 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Cuisine: Vegan Dessert
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
For the lemon filling:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or soy milk)
For garnish:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- 8×8 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Food processor or pastry cutter
- Zester
- Juicer
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a food processor or using a pastry cutter, combine the flour, powdered sugar, vegan butter, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and non-dairy milk to the bowl and whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return the pan to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Vitamin E: 6%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 1%
Vegan Lemon Bars
Vegan Lemon Bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a family dinner, or simply treating yourself to a delicious dessert, these bars are sure to impress. I love serving them at gatherings because they're always a hit with both vegans and non-vegans alike. Plus, they're so easy to make, you can whip up a batch whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan butter cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
For the lemon filling:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk such as almond or soy milk
For garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a food processor or using a pastry cutter, combine the flour, powdered sugar, vegan butter, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and non-dairy milk to the bowl and whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return the pan to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Vitamin E: 6%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 1%
