Best Lemon Squares Recipe (+ Gluten Free Option)

I am a Christ loving Grandma who has been following a low carb lifestyle for many years. I am a type II diabetic and a major foodie, which sometimes can be polar opposites! I collect many recipes that are not low carb, so that I can take a stab at recreating the recipe suitable for my dietary needs. I also make sweets for alot of my family members & friends. So I have lots of recipes from all kinds of different dietary profiles in order to influence and supplement my "foodie" tendencies.

This is the BEST recipe for Lemon Squares I have EVER tried! The shortbread crust is thick and tender, and the lemon custard on top is super tart and creamy. You will never go back!!

subheading: For the crust:

1 cup butter, softened

½ cup white sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour OR a gluten-free blend, I used Bob’s Red Mill, spooned and leveled

¼ teaspoon salt, or a few shakes more, to taste

zest of one lemon

subheading: For the custard:

1 & ½ cups white sugar

¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour OR a gluten-free blend, I used Bob’s Red Mill, spooned and leveled

¾ cup fresh lemon juice, about 4 medium lemons

4 large eggs

zest of 2 to 3 lemons, more zest=more tart. I add tons.

powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions at thefoodcharlatan.com

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