Keto Lemon Bars - No Sugar Added, Gluten Free, Low Carb Dessert
These keto lemon bars are a bright and refreshing low carb lemon dessert made with no added sugar. With a buttery gluten free crust and smooth lemon curd filling, this easy keto dessert is perfect for spring and Easter.
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Make these perfectly balanced keto lemon bars with no added sugar and a buttery gluten free crust. These low carb dessert bars use our sugar free lemon curd made with real fruit, giving them a bright citrus flavor that’s both tart and refreshing. The shortbread’s buttery flavor cuts into the tartness of the lemon curd, balancing the flavor out for a delicious dessert bar. While most lemon bars are made with a ton of added sugar, we created a recipe that doesn’t have any! You’ll use our monk fruit sweetened lemon curd that has no added sugar. We made sure you can simply spread this lemon curd onto the crust without having to add any additional ingredients or steps!
We bake the gluten free shortbread crust first, then pour the lemon curd on top. The lemon curd then bakes in the oven for another 20 minutes to create a golden brown crust and a perfectly set curd. While other recipes will have you working over a stove for the lemon filling, we made it simple thanks to our jarred keto lemon curd! You’ll have a yummy spring dessert easily and in no time at all.
Lemon desserts are the best way to celebrate spring and this gluten free dessert is perfect for Easter celebrations. Tangy and sweet, you can cut these bars into squares and sprinkle on powdered sugar substitute for a beautiful presentation. Everyone will love this gluten free dessert bar.
Jump to recipe sections:
- How can I make sugar free lemon bars?
- Can I make crustless lemon bars?
- What is lemon curd?
- How can I make cakey lemon bars?
- How do I store lemon bars?
How can I make sugar free lemon bars?
Sugar free lemon bars are easy to make! We use granular sweetener to help create the buttery shortbread crust and our sugar free lemon curd. These keto friendly lemon bars are easy to make and the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Can I make crustless lemon bars?
Our lemon bar recipe includes a buttery shortbread crust that’s gluten free and keto friendly. We recommend trying the crust version first because the buttery keto crust compliments the tart lemon curd. It also helps keep the curd in place, so you’re not worried about cutting the lemon bars to serve them up.
What is lemon curd?
Traditional lemon curd is a delicious dessert filling made with lemons, eggs, and sugar. Our keto friendly lemon curd does not have any added sugar. Instead we use our all natural monk fruit and real lemons. That means the taste of the curd will have the gentle sweetness and the real tart flavor of lemon. What does lemon curd taste like? Lemon curd tastes a little like custard, which is silky and sweet. Our lemon curd is ready to use right out of the jar, so you don’t need to mix it with anything if you don’t want to!
How can I make cakey lemon bars?
This recipe creates a lemon bar that has a delicious gooey custard filling. But, if you prefer lemon bars that are more cakey, try mixing our jarred lemon curd with ¼ cup of almond flour. This should give it a cakelike texture that’s more firm than the traditional custard filling.
How do I store lemon bars?
Store lemon bars in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 5-7 days.
