Lemon Squares {Dairy Free}

An easy recipe that is a dairy-free twist on a traditional favorite. The coconut oil elevates the bars to an amazing flavor profile, even for those who aren't avoiding dairy.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1

Servings: bars

Calories: 167kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

For the crust:

12 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

4 eggs
2 egg yolks
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup flour
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup lemon juice
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Make crust first: Add flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt to a bowl and mix until combined. Add coconut oil and mix until crumbly.
2 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 12 tablespoons coconut oil
Place dough in 9x13 pan and make an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, until crust is lightly golden.
Make filling while crust bakes. Add eggs and egg yolks to bowl and whisk until frothy. Add remaining 2 cups granulated sugar, with flour and lemon zest. Whisk until incorporated. Add lemon juice and whisk until light in texture.
4 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 2 cups sugar, 1/3 cup flour, zest of 1 lemon, 1 cup lemon juice
Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. Immediately pour lemon filling over crust and return to oven. Bake 30 minutes until your filling no longer jjggles, then remove.
Cool in pan on a rack until room temperature. Cut bars, then place pan in fridge until completely set. Then sprinkle with powdered sugar and remove from pan.
Powdered sugar

Equipment

Non-Stick 9 x 13-Inch Pan

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Notes

If you prefer, you can use butter in place of the coconut oil in a one to one swap, but the coconut is a perfect complement to the lemon in these bars.
These will keep in the fridge in a covered container for up to three days. Separate layers with wax paper to keep them from sticking to each other as you remove them. They will also freeze for up to a month.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.