Sugar Free Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bars is a delicious fruity version of the classic lemon bars but, made with no added sugar.
These simple bars taste like creamy lemon goodness on top of a buttery crunchy crust.
Lemon raspberry bars made without added sugar.
These lemony bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert idea that is perfect for about any occasion.
I like that there is an abundance of flavor in these simple dessert bars.
Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Brownies?
Those delicious brownies have a cheesecake filling and are topped with a blueberry swirl. Both this recipe for lemon and raspberry bars and that brownie cheesecake recipe are perfect for serving to a crowd or a gathering.
To make this recipe you will need a square baking pan. You can find a selection of square baking pans here.
Frequently asked questions about lemon bars.
Lemon bars are dessert bars that are flavored with lemon.
Most recipe for lemon bars are made with a crust layer and a filling layer.
The crust layer in lemon bars is often made with graham crackers or shortbread.
For the filling layer, sweetened condensed milk (or a similar alternative) is used to create a creamy texture.
Lemon bars are balance of sweet and tart flavors and a balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Adjusting any of these variables is often for personal preferences.
To adjust the sweetness of lemon bars, you would need to add additional sweetener or less lemon flavoring. On the other hand, to make lemon bars more tart, you would need to do the opposite- add more lemon flavor and use less sweetener.
Tips for making lemon bars with raspberries.
This recipe has an almond flour crust. You can make the crust in advance or use the crust of your choice if you desire.
More helpful tips for you.
- While my bars were made using raspberries, you can use the berry of your choice with or in place of the raspberries. Blueberries, for example, can work well in this recipe.
- Allow the base crust to cool completely before adding the lemon filling. This will help prevent the filling from softening the base while also giving the base a crispier texture.
- You can scatter additional raspberries over the filling just before baking. This can make your bars look even better.
How to store leftover lemon bars.
These lemon bars should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. If properly stored, they should keep for up to five days. I would not freeze these bars however.
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About this recipe for Lemon Raspberry dessert bars made with no added sugar.
To make this recipe we will first make and bake the sugar free base or crust layer. Then we will add the filling layer and bake the bars until done.
How should you serve these lemon bars?
- Certainly with whipping topping or with vanilla ice cream on the side.
- Topped with a dusting of sugar free powdered sugar on top.
- Along with coffee, tea, or flavored mineral water.
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Ingredients needed to make Sugar Free Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bars.
The ingredients for this recipe are divided into the crust layer and the filling layer.
Ingredients needed to make the sugar free crust layer.
- Almond Flour Crushed sugar free cookies or low sugar graham crackers can alternatively be used.
- Butter. Your butter should be melted but, not browned.
- Sugar Alternative. Use a granulated sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that an also be baked with.
- Optional- depending on the other ingredients that you are using, you can add lemon zest or vanilla extract for additional flavor in your crust.
Ingredients needed to make the filling.
- Sugar Free Condensed Milk. Alternatively, you can use coconut milk or heavy whipping cream . Use a full-fat option for best results.
- Egg Yolks. You will not need the whites for this recipe however, you can freeze them for up to a year 😉.
- Lemon Juice. Use freshly squeezed lemon to juice to make sure that there is nothing else, such as sugar, added to the lemon juice.
- Raspberries. Fresh raspberries are preferred in this recipe.
How to make Sugar Free Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bars
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Cooling time: 1 hour
Servings: 16.
How to make a sugar free crust for bars.
- To make the crust, prepare a square baking pan (such as an 8X8" one) for nonstick.
- Combine together the almond flour (or alternative), melted butter, sugar alternative, and optional lemon zest in a mixing bowl of food processor. Mix the ingredients until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press down firmly to fully cover the bottom of the baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until it appears set with a bit of golden coloring.
- Set the crust aside to fully cool before adding the filling layer.
How to make sugar free filling for bars.
- Make sure that the base crust has fully cooled before adding the filling.
- To make the filling combine together the sugar free condensed milk (or alternative), egg yolks, lemon juice and lemon zest in a mixing bowl . Mix the ingredients until they are creamy and combined.
- Next, use a rubber spatula to fold in the raspberries.
- Evenly spread the filling over the cooked base crust.
- Bake the bars until set, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove the bars from your oven and then let the bars cool to room temperature.
- Lastly, transfer the bars to your refrigerator to fully set (about a half hour).
Expert Tip 👉 Use parchment paper to line your baking pan. This will not only make for easy clean up, it will also make it easier to lift the bars from the pan to slice them into servings.
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In case you missed something.
- Lemon raspberry bars made without added sugar.
- Frequently asked questions about lemon bars.
- Tips for making lemon bars with raspberries.
- How to store leftover lemon bars.
- About this recipe for Lemon Raspberry dessert bars made with no added sugar.
- Ingredients needed to make Sugar Free Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bars.
- How to make Sugar Free Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bars
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Sugar Free Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bar
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups Almond Flour
- ⅓ cup Butter - melted
- 2 tbsp Sugar Alternative - see post for details
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract - see post for details and options
For the filling
- 1 ¾ cup Sugar Free Condensed Milk - see post for details and alternatives.
- 2 Egg Yolks
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 cup Raspberries
Instructions
For the crust
- To make the crust, prepare a square baking dish (such as an 8X8" one) for nonstick.
- Combine together the almond flour (or alternative), melted butter, sugar alternative, and optional lemon zest in a mixing bowl of food processor. Mix the ingredients until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly to fully cover the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until it appears set with a bit of golden coloring. Set the crust aside to fully cool before adding the filling layer.
For the filling
- To make the filling combine together the sugar free condensed milk (or alternative), egg yolks, lemon juice and lemon zest in a mixing bowl . Mix the ingredients until creamy and combined.
- Next, use a rubber spatula to fold in the raspberries.
- Evenly spread the filling over the cooked base crust. pour the filling mixture over the cooled base.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until set. Then remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the bars to your refrigerate to fully set (about a half hour). When fully set you can slice the bars and serve them.
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