Keto Lemon Bars
This keto lemon bars recipe is a zesty, sweet, and delicious slice, the perfect low-carb dessert or snack.
Prep Time : 10minutes
Cook Time : 50 minutes
Total Time : 60 minutes
Servings : 16 servings
Calories : 162 (kcal)
Filling
- 1 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Lemon zest only
- 2/3 cup Swerve
- 4 ounces Unsalted Butter
- ½ teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 5 large Eggs
- 2 Egg Yolks
Instructions
Base
- Preheat your oven to 175C/350F.
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In your food processor, add all the base ingredients and blend until a dough is formed.
- Press the dough evenly into the base of your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the base is lightly browned.
- Set aside.
Filling
- Reduce the oven to 160C/320F.
- In a small saucepan add the lemon juice, zest, Swerve and butter and place over medium heat.
- When the mixture is simmering, sprinkle over the xanthan gum, remove from the heat and whisk well.
- Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl add the 5 whole eggs and 2 yolks. Mix together using your hand mixer.
- While the hand mixer is running on medium speed, slowly pour the warm lemon mixture into the eggs.
- Once combined pour the mixture through a fine strainer to remove any lumps.
- Pour over the cooled base and return to the oven for 20-30 minutes, until the custard has set.
- Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature for 20 minutes before placing into the fridge for 40 minutes, or until chilled through.
- Cut into 16 pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 3g | |
| Protein | 5g | |
| Fat | 15g | |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | |
| Sodium | 30mg | |
| Potassium | 43mg | |
| Fiber | 1g | |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | |
| Calcium | 35mg | |
| Iron | 1mg |
Amount Per Serving : 1 slice
