Neekta's Delectable Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Nut-Free Lemon Squares Recipe

Neekta's Delectable Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Nut-Free Lemon Squares Recipe

Hey there, lemon-aholics! It's Neekta here from Baking with Neekta, and today I'm sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes – Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Nut-Free Lemon Squares! 🍋✨

Living with food sensitivities myself, I know how challenging it can be to find delicious treats that everyone can enjoy. That's why I'm thrilled to share this lemony goodness with you. Plus, I've got a step-by-step video waiting for you on my YouTube channel, so let's get baking!

Ingredients for Neekta's Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Nut-Free lemon squares:

Crust:

• 2 ½ cups white rice flour

• ½ tsp salt

• ⅔ cup powdered sugar

• 12 tbsp melted coconut oil

Filling:

• 3 cups golden cane sugar

• Zest of 4 organic lemons

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

• 1 cup white rice flour

• 8 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

• Grease and line your square "brownie" baking pans with coconut oil and parchment paper.

1. Create the Crust:

• In a medium-small bowl, mix white rice flour, salt, and powdered sugar.

• Pour in the melted coconut oil and mix until combined.

• Press the mixture onto the bottom of your pans to form the crust.

• Bake for 20 minutes.

• For an extra burst of flavor, blend sugar and lemon zest together to infuse those delicious lemony notes.

1. Prepare the Lemon Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest-sugar mixture, lemon juice, eggs, and white rice flour.

• Mix until everything is beautifully combined.

1. Assemble and Bake:

• Pour the lemony filling onto the baked crust.

• Bake for an additional 25 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.

1. Cool, Dust, and Dive In:

• Let your lemon squares cool to perfection.

• Dust with powdered sugar for that final touch of sweetness.

• Cut into squares and get ready to savor the magic!

Whether you're dealing with food sensitivities or just craving a delightful lemony treat, these squares are a game-changer. Watch me whip up this fantastic recipe on Baking with Neekta and join me in making the world of desserts a more inclusive and delicious place.

Happy baking, lovely bakers! 🌟🍋💖