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Lemon Bars
Are you looking for a delicious dessert crowd-pleaser that even your non-keto family and friends will love? Whip up a batch of these delightfully rich and tart lemon bars! They are the perfect ketogenic dessert to bring to all your summer parties!Note: This recipe has been updated based on the feedback in the reviews. The amount of Swerve or erythrotol has beed reduced significanly. So, you may not want to make adjustments based on earlier reviews.
Servings: 8 One Serving: 1 bar
Ingredients
For the crust
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated allulose sweetener (such as RxSugar) or keto-friendly alternative
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the filling
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup granulated allulose sweetener (such as RxSugar) or keto-friendly alternative
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp lemon zest
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
Some emerging research suggests that erythritol might increase the risk of blood clots, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential link. Whether you decide to use erythritol or not, remember that all sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, and your keto diet should primarily focus on nutritious whole foods. Learn more: Erythritol Explored: Weighing the Pros and Cons.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Melt "crust" butter in the microwave or a small saucepan. Add the almond flour, sweetener, and vanilla to the melted butter. Stir until fully mixed. Press the dough evenly along the bottom of a parchment lined 8 x 8 inch square pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and cool while you make the filling
- Melt "filling" butter in a small saucepan on low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest until dissolved. Whisk in the egg yolks one at a time and return to the stove over medium heat for 1-2 minutes stirring continuously. Whisk in the xanthan gum until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread out evenly in the pan. Bake the bars at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. Remove and cool.
- Optional: Sprinkle some confectioners Swerve over the top and drizzle with a white chocolate ChocZero dipping cup!
Nutritional Information - Macros
- 274 Calories
- 27 g Fat
- 5 g Protein
- 5 g Total Carbs
- 2 g Fiber
- 3 g Net Carbs