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Keto Lemon Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 2 hours 52 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

These Keto Lemon Bars are a delightful low-carb treat featuring a buttery almond flour shortbread crust topped with a tangy, sweet lemon filling. Perfect for satisfying your lemon dessert cravings while sticking to a ketogenic lifestyle, these bars are easy to make and baked to a golden finish with a smooth, slightly jiggly lemon center.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons allulose
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup allulose
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside for the crust preparation.
  2. Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, 3 tablespoons of allulose, and 1 large egg. Mix well until a dough forms. Transfer this dough into the lined pan and press evenly to form the crust base.
  3. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until it turns golden brown. While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling.
  4. Mix Lemon Filling: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the 6 large eggs until fully blended with no visible egg whites. Add the lemon juice, 2/3 cup allulose, and lemon zest. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined to form the filling.
  5. Combine Filling and Crust: Remove the baked crust from the oven. Quickly and evenly pour the lemon filling over the hot crust, smoothing it out with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
  6. Bake Lemon Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. The filling should be firm but still jiggle slightly in the center when gently shaken.
  7. Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the lemon bars to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enable the filling to set properly for clean slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Allulose is used as a keto-friendly sweetener and can be substituted with erythritol in equal amounts if unavailable.
  • For clean slices, chill the bars thoroughly before cutting.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 37 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: keto lemon bars, low carb lemon dessert, almond flour lemon bars, keto dessert, sugar-free lemon bars

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