Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

These bright, buttery lemon bars are a classic addition to your gluten free Easter desserts — zesty, easy to make, and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Bright, tangy, and buttery, these lemon bars bring sunshine to your gluten free Easter desserts lineup. With a soft almond flour shortbread base and a zesty lemon filling, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Best of all, they’re easy to make and elegant enough for any spring celebration.

These gluten-free lemon bars slice cleanly and hold their shape beautifully, making them ideal for brunch, picnics, or dessert trays. The lemon layer gets its vibrant color from fresh lemon juice and eggs — no artificial coloring needed. Dust them with powdered sugar just before serving for a simple, stunning finish that looks straight out of a bakery window.

Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 9–12 squares

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup tapioca starch
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • Pinch of salt

Filling:

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp almond flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press firmly into the pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and almond flour until smooth.
  4. Pour filling over the crust and bake for 20 minutes or until set.
  5. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.

Tips:

For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter. Store bars covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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These gluten free Easter desserts capture everything you love about Easter baking. The lemon bars are bright, tangy, and sweet — the kind of dessert that disappears fast at any gathering.

If you try them, we'd love to see how they turn out! Tag us at #AllThingsEaster to share your creation!

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