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Gluten-Free Lemon Squaresהתמונה להמחשה בלבד
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Gluten-Free Lemon Squares

Cooking With Kids

A refreshing citrus dessert featuring a delicate, buttery crust paired with a rich, velvety filling of fresh lemon juice and aromatic zest. Each bite offers a masterful balance of refined sweetness and vibrant acidity, creating a sophisticated finish to any festive meal. Its luscious texture and bright flavor profile deliver an irresistible culinary experience.

Prep
15 min
Servings
9
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Gluten-Free Lemon Squares

Tart-sweet lemon brownie squares with a silky cream filling, a tender, slightly chewy base, and a dusting of powdered sugar—an uplifting summer treat for guests. Gluten-free and dairy-based, easy and fun to make with kids.

Timing
60 min
Serves
9
Dietary notes
Cooking With Kids, Peanut-free, Sesame-free, Nut-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:9
  1. Heating the oven to bake lemon brownies
    1Heat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
  2. Lining a square mold with baking paper
    2Grease a 20 cm square baking pan, arrange strips of baking paper so that they hang from the sides and grease the paper as well.
  3. Putting the prepared mold aside

Nutrition

Calories
439
Protein
4.3g
Carbs
77.1g
Sugar
67.1g

Recommended Equipment & Products

  • 🌾Certified gluten-free flour blend
    iHerbAmazon

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Family cooking

Cooking With Kids

Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.

EasyAge 3-5

Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

For a twist, add a splash of vanilla to the filling. Garnish with extra lemon zest for a vibrant presentation.

Culinary reasoning

A refreshing citrus dessert featuring a delicate, buttery crust paired with a rich, velvety filling of fresh lemon juice and aromatic zest. Each bite offers a masterful balance of refined sweetness and vibrant acidity, creating a sophisticated finish to any festive meal. Its luscious texture and bright flavor profile deliver an irresistible culinary experience.

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3Put the mold aside.
  • Mixing flour, powdered sugar and lemon peel
    4In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour mixture, powdered sugar, salt and lemon peel and mix well, break up lumps of lemon peel.
  • Combine melted butter with the crust mixture
    5Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture is uniform. The mixture will be lumpy.
  • Scatter the crust crumbs in the mold
    6Spread the lumps evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Tightening the crust into a uniform layer
    7Using a small spatula or knife, press the mixture into a smooth and uniform layer at the bottom of the mold.
  • Baking the lemon crust until it looks matte
    8Place the pan in the center of the heated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the layer is no longer shiny. It should have a matte appearance and a very light color.
  • Brief cooling of the baked crust
    9Allow the crust to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
  • Mixing the dry fillers in a bowl
    10In a separate large bowl, put the rest of the flour mixture, white sugar and baking powder and mix well.
  • Whisking lemon juice and eggs for a smooth filling
    11Add the lemon juice and eggs and mix until the mixture is smooth. The mixture will be very thin.
  • Pouring the lemon filling on the baked crust
    12Pour the filling on the baked crust.
  • Baking lemon brownies until the filling is set
    13Return the pan to the center of the oven and bake until the filling is set (25 to 30 minutes). The filling should not move too much in the center when gently shaking the mold.
  • Cooling the mold on a wire rack
    14Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes.
  • Cooling the lemon brownies in the fridge
    15Cover the top of the mold with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until the filling stabilizes (at least 2 hours).
  • Lifting the brownies from the mold with the help of the paper
    16Remove the brownie from the pan by running a butter knife or thin spatula around the perimeter, then lift the brownie with the hanging paper.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar on the cut lemon brownies
    17Sprinkle powdered sugar on the cut brownies and serve cold.

    • Ingredients

    • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
    • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 4 eggs

    Nutrition

    Calories
    439
    Protein
    4.3g
    Carbs
    77.1g
    Sugar
    67.1g

    Chef tips

    For a twist, add a splash of vanilla to the filling. Garnish with extra lemon zest for a vibrant presentation.

    Recommended Equipment & Products

    • 🌾Certified gluten-free flour blend
      iHerbAmazon

    Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.

    Age 9+

    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
    An older child reading a recipe while measuring ingredients independently

    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
    An adult safely handling a hot oven tray with oven mitts

    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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