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Vegan Lemon Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 250
Delight in these tangy, sweet vegan lemon bars with a buttery crust and creamy lemon filling, perfect for a refreshing treat.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 3/4 cup lemon juice (from about 4 large lemons)
  • optional: 2 teaspoons lemon zest (for extra lemon flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups full fat coconut milk, using mostly the white part
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • tiny pinch of turmeric, optional for color (1/8th teaspoon) turmeric (for color)

Topping

  • as needed powdered sugar, for dusting the tops

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix melted vegan butter, sugar, and salt; add flour and press into the pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, coconut milk, cornstarch, and turmeric; heat and stir until thickened.
  • Pour filling over crust, bake for 15 minutes, then cool and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
  • Lift bars from pan, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into 16 squares.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: lemon