Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars (GF)

Delicious! Just made this tonight. I’ve been in a rut with dessert, eating the same things, mainly chocolate. I had bought a bag of lemons and wanted a lemony dessert. And this was it. And again, so good!!

These bars are amazing! I’ve made them twice already for my sister who can’t eat eggs or dairy, and she said it’s the best vegan dessert she’s ever had. I make a different crust though, because I prefer a more shortbread-like one.
Recommendations:
– You can usually find Arroy-D brand coconut cream in Asian grocery stores (or well-stocked other stores), so you don’t have so much of the coconut milk liquid left over.
– I highly recommend making candied lemon peel for the topping, it takes these bars next level.
I have a big bag of oranges to use up so I’m going to try and orange variation on these and report back.

I made this for my adult daughter’s birthday, she can’t eat dairy but loves cheesecake. I thought this would be a great option as a substitute, and she and her husband loved it! I didn’t make any modifications at all…it was perfect as written! I put it in a round 8” Pampered Chef pan and it came out of the pan nicely and looked pretty sliced in wedges. She had some fresh strawberries that we sliced on top…tasted very good with the light lemon flavor! Thanks once again for your awesome recipes, I haven’t found one yet that I haven’t liked! I can’t have gluten or dairy and love how many options you provide.

Thanks for this recipe! I’ve made this three times now, and in my opinion, the filling-to-crust ratio is off — there’s a little too much crust. for others, I recommend making about 75% the recommended crust, or 30% more filling (ish). Also, these aren’t gooey – but they are very creamy and nice while chilled. I added a little vanilla, and more zest and maple syrup. Do not overbake, *do* heed the instructions about taking them out when the edges start to look dry. I overbaked them once and they were very chewy – oops. I want to try a gooey recipe next! These would probably be great with whipped cream on top. Also, one of the times I made them, I just used the whole can of coconut milk, watery bits and all, and it was fine.

Easy to follow recipe! I think it definitely needs more lemon and/or citrus zest. I followed the recipe exactly and after baking, it was beige in color and not appetizing looking for my guests. IMO non-vegan lemon bars are far superior but this is an okay alternative – Just needs some tweaks to the recipe. I subbed some walnuts for almonds in the crust which turned out nice!

I made this but realized after starting that I was missing a few ingredients. Here’s my subs:
Tapioca flour instead of arrowroot (used 2TBS)
Pecans, almonds, and walnuts in the crust. The walnuts were pretty oily so I used half the amount of coconut oil.
Limes instead of lemons! Same amount of juice.
So good! As someone else commented it is a little jelly like instead of creamy, but very delicious.

I made these for some vegan friends and they were just ok. It would be more accurate to describe them as lemon cheesecake-ish adjacent. Blended them to the death and still didn’t love the texture…just a personal preference.

For a vegan option, they’re a fine dessert, but they taste nothing like actual lemon bars. The texture and punch of traditional lemon curd is what makes a lemon bar and these don’t have that.

I think for next time, I’ll try a vegan lemon curd from another website, but pour it over this crust and top with a little powdered sugar.

The search for vegan lemon bars is indeed elusive…and still ongoing!

I made these lemon bars for my sister’s birthday, and they were amazing! I followed the recipe as written. My can of full-fat coconut milk only yielded about 3/4 cup of cream. Using ~1/4 cup of liquid did not negatively impact the creaminess of the bars. These were perfect, and I will make again!

Can these be frozen?

It is important to use a coconut milk that does not contain emulsifiers. The emulsifier prevents the coconut water from separating from the coconut fat and therefore you cannot skim off the coconut “cream”.
Buy coconut milk that is only coconut milk and water.
Excellent lemon bars!

Wow!! These came out perfectly. I subbed walnuts for almonds due to an almond allergy and it worked great. So delicious and rich!

I made these last night for my mom’s birthday and they are so lemony and creamy and delicious! They were easy to make and everyone loved them!

This was yummy, not the usual eggy heavy lemon bar.!I couldn’t get enough from cream from the coconut cream can so I did add a bit of potato starch in there. I didn’t love that, but if I had to do it again I would just put more coconut cream. Loved it and my guests loved it too. Ooh and I doubled the zest.

Oh my gosh. DELICIOUS! I doubled the recipe and prepared it in a 9×13. I extended the second baking time by about 8 minutes to accommodate the extra filling. The bars were devoured at the omnivore party I took them to. Will *definitely* be making these again. My picky kids even loved them.

Absolutely delicious!
I made the recipe as it was, it’s just the perfect summer treat.
I decided to put them in the freezer and took one out at a time. Just letting it thaw for a few minutes.

I LOVE these lemon bars. I’ve made them twice now and they are always a hit. I call them lemon cheesecake bars because that is what the texture reminds me of. Each time I replaced the almonds for pecans in the crust. Amazing!!!

I made this recipe with a couple modifications and it is AMAZING! I used regular brown cane sugar instead of coconut sugar and agave syrup instead of maple syrup, same quantity as suggested. I did use lime but I will try with lemons to experience the difference.

I also used a smaller container so both my layers where thick giving it a cheesecake-like feeling.

These are BY FAR the best lemon bars I’ve tried. I cut it in small sample squares for my coworkers and some of them are willing to even buy. Recommended 100%!

These. Are. Phenomenal.

I did add extra lemon juice and zest but otherwise followed the recipe exactly and they are so delicious.

I love all your recipes but so sad about this one I think the crust baking time should be less, my entire crust burn and I followed the directions to the letter. it was too much to raise the temp to 375 and I baked for 5 mins and just burned it, then baking again with the filling.

I made these lemon bars for mothers day and they were absolutely wonderful. I substituted almond flour for the oats 1:1 to make them even lower carb and grain free and the results were excellent. Like another post, I cut them into 16 bars which I found totally satisfying. Such a great recipe, I will definitely be making them again and again.

Loved these so much that I want to use this crust everywhere else I’ve been using graham cracker crumbs! I had to make one change based on what I had on hand (greek yogurt for the coconut cream) and added one more lemon’s with of juice and zest in the end. A few drops of natural food coloring got me closer to a classic lemon bar color. I found the kcal in the nutritional info for 1 of 9 bars a little off-putting but an 8×8 pan makes, IMO, 16 good size bars. Completely hit the spot for a summer dessert — and my partner, who doesn’t like traditional lemon bar texture, loved them too. Thanks!

These bars are delicious! They taste like 40% lemon meringue and 60% cheesecake and it is incredible. The only bad thing is that I want to make them all the time and then eat the whole lot at once right away. >_<

These bars are incredible! The recipe is simple, healthy, and by far the best cheesecake alternative I’ve ever made. This tops my list of WOW recipes to make for potlucks, special treats, and making plant-based vegan look sexy to the doubters and haters out there. When life hands you lemons, just make these lemon bars…

This recipe is fantastic!! I used a mix of walnuts and almonds for the crust and blended in some vanilla extract to the filling. I also topped it with toasted coconut – delicious!

this is so good! thank you very much

I’ve made these twice now and they’re amazing! I served them to group of people and they had fun guessing what they were made of. Most said “graham cracker crust” and “cream cheese filling”. They were shocked when I disclosed the true recipe :)
Thanks for creating such a wonderful recipe!

These were really quite extraordinary. Pretty simple ingredients and didn’t take up very much time. I did add more zest and juice and a little turmeric powder for color. So good!

Absolutely love these! I’ve tried making them a couple times in the past, but I didn’t have a blender and tried using a food processor for the filling. It sort of worked if I strained the cashew bits out (I think I used So Delicious Coco Whip once instead of coconut cream), but now that I have a NutriBullet Select it’s a game-changer! I soaked the cashews in cool water for 6 hours and it did the trick to make the filling so smooth and silky. To the filling I added some extra zest of 1 lemon and juice from 1/2 a lemon, and 1 tbsp extra maple syrup. For the crust, I actually used your recipe from your 7 layer bars – I find the dates/maple syrup combo help it stick together well. My bars baked in the oven for an extra 10 minutes to get to the “jiggly” consistency. These bars truly melted in your mouth! The filling was perfectly set and the crust held together well that you could pick them up like bars. The next day, the filling was a little firmer but still soft, like cheesecake. So delicious and an amazing recipe with wholesome ingredients!

**For the lemon lovers who like the extra zing in all lemony recipes: I think I found the perfect proportion! I added the juice AND all the zest of three large lemons, and it satisfied my tang-seeking palate :) **

These are truly a treat! I can’t stop opening the fridge to munch on them some more….for breakfast, snack, dessert—they satisfy at any time of day. We love that they are not overly sweet and pack just the right among of tang. Added a bit of ground turmeric too and they came out a nice yellow color. No more non-vegan lemon bar cravings!

Not sure if others had this issue, but for me I found that after the 15 min at 350 F for the crust, my crust was done! I put it in for an extra 3 min at 375 F just to watch it and see if it needed more time, but it got a little burned at the edges.

I love this recipe. I’ve made this as the lemon bars. But I have also used it to make a key lime pie. I just used a pie dish, no parchment. And added enough lime zest and juice for the zing we like.
Wonderful recipe! :D

These are next level 😍 next time I’ll double the lemon and maybe add a lime for a different kick. Otherwise they were perfect, better than non vegan lemon bars!

Interesting recipe!! I made a few changes: oatmilk instead of coconut cream, applesauce for coconut oil and 1/3 of the almond grounds for protein powder. I had to add also more cashews and cornstarch to make it creamier but it was still quite liquid. I was worried it wouldn’t have worked but it actually firmed up in the oven really well!! I also added more lemon juice and the taste was perfect. Maybe not my favourite recipe here (the healthier changes come at a price!!), but I really enjoyed these bars :)

I love this recipe! It came out perfectly the first time making it! Have you ever tried limes? I bet it would be delish too.

The was absolutely delicious!!! Super easy and super tasty! I really do recommend everyone try this recipe (I added a bit more lemon and some tumeric for color)
Great recipe, I‘ve already sent it to my friends! :)

Made exactly as described, and as always with these recipes, it came out great! Perfect for my gluten free son and vegan husband! Ooh, there was one addition that I made… I wanted them a bit more yellow, so I added maybe 1/4 tsp of turmeric. Didn’t affect the flavor, but they are a beautiful yellow now ❤️

So incredibly good!! I made a few modifications: half pecans/half almonds, vanilla, vegan becel instead of coconut oil, and a bit of shredded coconut in the base, then extra vanilla and maple syrup in the top. Served them slightly frozen (oops, left them out in the Canadian winter too long), and they were a hit with the whole family! Even my brother who only likes things that include whiskey and steak thought they were amazing.

Everyone hated it. My mom was disgusted and my dad said it was mediocre. I thought it was ok. And my family made me cry because the said it was bad and I spent 2 hours making this

These bars are super tasty. I’ve made these a few times with lots of success. Thanks for the great recipe!!

These were disappointing to me. They were good but not amazing (and usually MB recipes are amazing). I would describe these more as a lemon cheesecake bar. I wish they were 3x as lemon-y, and that’s after increasing the lemon juice and doubling the zest after an initial taste of the filling. The amounts were a bit off to me; it took me an entire bag of Trader Joe’s (small) lemons to get the 1/2c juice, and my full-fat can of coconut milk from Trader Joe’s only yielded half a cup of coconut cream. The crust, however, was amazing. I would make them again with adjusted expectations of what they are and way more lemon.

I really enjoyed these bars, and they were pretty quick and simple to make. My only downfall was the crust- it was delicious, but super crumbly for me. The filling holds its shape when I pick up a bar, but the crust fell all over the place. I didn’t think about this in advance, but the filling tastes a lot like lemon cheesecake filling! Yum.

These bars were so delicious and super easy to make!!

These were delicious !
That’s it, thats all I have to say!
Thank you for bringing us this recipe!!

I have come to really trust the Minimalist Baker and know that even if I’m trying a recipe here for the first time it will be great.
No exception here. These bars were so easy to make. I made them on Sunday and now it is Thursday and I have to say, they are every bit as delicious today and the texture is still excellent. The bar is creamy and the crust is still a little crunchy (I used ghee). I also froze a small piece to see how it freezes and it thawed perfectly. Even gluten and dairy loving people would love this!

Absolutely delicious. Couldn’t wait for it to cool down for 4 hours. It’s like an Italian lemon torte.

Sooo delicious! I LOVE lemon so I knew I had to make this. The recipe is perfect and I don’t feel guilty after eating 3 squares…ahem, I mean 1 square ;) I added extra lemon zest just because I like them super zesty.
Thank you for this new addition to my favorites!

It was easy to make and turned out delicious. Next time I would put more lemon zest.
Thank you for the recipe.

These were amazing and very easy to put together!
I made them for dessert for a friend who is very allergic to dairy and he was so excited he hadn’t had a lemon bar in years.
Thanks for the recipe!

Absolutely delicious and easy!!! Next time I might even add a little more lemon zest. So good :)

I doubled the lemon zest in this recipe hoping for extra lemony flavour.. and even with double, and I was disappointed that they still came out with a very mild lemon taste. The bars themselves have a great cheesecakey texture and are delicious, but it just wasn’t exactly what I hoped for. I was concerned about upping the lemon juice and having the filling be too liquidy. How much lemon juice could be added next time without affecting the texture of the bar?

This recipe was shockingly easy to make and tastes amazing — and like 3x as good as cashew-based “cheesecake” I’ve had in plant-based restaurants in NYC.

Based on past experience with attempting similar recipes with mediocre blenders, I’m not sure whether the creamy layer would end up smooth enough for my liking without a high powered blender, but with my Vitamix it came together very, very effortlessly and perfectly.

Also I ran out of lemons, so I threw some key lime in there as well, which turned out pretty tasty.

I’m also thinking this would make a pretty great general “cheesecake” base recipe..

Just made this and it is absolutely delicious!! Even my husband thought so too. Thank you for sharing this.

I made this, with a few adjustments, I made with a graham cracker crust (graham crackers, vegan butter, and nuts). Also I used cane sugar and regular coconut milk (trader joe’s was out of coconut cream). It turned out GREAT! I loved how much it tasted like cheesecake. Being vegan, I miss cheesecake, but this filled the need. Thanks so much!

These were absolutely delicious and super easy to make.

I have never posted before, but needed to comment to thank you so much for this recipe. These bars are creamy and absolutely amazing!!! I have been dairy free for around 6 years due to a severe dairy allergy, and have really missed this kind of food. I have tried so many vegan cheezecake recipes over the years and have been left super disappointed. But not this time!
My Husband who eats normally also loved it.
Just wanted to say what a difference it makes after leaving the slice in the fridge overnight to set. After cooking it was set but soft, but after leaving overnight it’s firmed up beautifully. Very easy to cut into squares.
Your site and recipes are just incredible, thank you so much for sharing them!!! 😊

One of my absolute desserts. I make this for non vegan friends all the time and they love it!

These were amazing!! So simple to make and taste delicious. The crust was perfect, and the filling was so creamy and lemony! 100% making these again!

This is one of the best desserts I have ever made, And I messed it up. I forgot to prebake the crust and I put too much cornstarch. The crust still firmed up and held together fine after sitting for an hour or so and it isn’t soggy. Still amazing. I gave most to two of my friends and my 5 year old and they ate it within seconds. :)

I changed a few things but nothing crazy. I like a ridiculous amount of lemon so I used the zest of 4 small lemons, the juice of 3 and I added some vanilla to the creamy mixture. I used almond flour, oats and I also added sunflower seeds to the crust blend since I was slightly short of almond flour. (I recommend the sunflower seeds it went really well). I was having trouble not drinking the mixture out of the blender like a smoothie it was so delicious and just the crust alone is crazy good. I will probably turn that into breakfast cookies at some point. If you are going to a party or a potluck of any kind you should 100% make these!

Next on the list is the peanut butter and jam bars!

These are INCREDIBLE. One of the best things I’ve made from MB, and I’ve made a lot of your recipes. They are so creamy and addictive. They hit the spot for a vegan who misses lemon bars and really impressed a non-vegan.

Recommendation: the second time I made these, I put in 2 tablespoons of lemon zest and slightly more lemon juice and they were much better and tarter. I also made the crust with white sugar and a mix of walnuts and almonds, and it still tasted great. I used Trader Joe’s coconut cream instead of skimming from a can of coconut milk.

OMG OMG OMG. This is one of my favorite recipes of all time. They’re not like typical lemon bars. Typical lemon bars are so sweet they make your teeth hurt and often have an underlying yucky eggy flavor. These are healthier, filling (seriously, you could eat one for breakfast), and taste SO MUCH BETTER than any lemon bar you’ve ever had! The crust really makes it – the almonds and oats add a nice substantial base and make an interesting contrast with the creaminess of the lemon part. The lemon part is rich but not cloying, and the perfect amount of sweet. I sometimes add an extra tablespoon or two of maple syrup, and you can never go wrong with doubling the lemon zest, but the recipe shines as it is.

Oh man I’m definitely in the minority here after seeing all the rave reviews, but mine turned out so underwhelming, sadly. I followed the recipe pretty much exactly, I only added a little extra maple syrup and lemon juice into the filling mixture. My bars are not sweet which is fine but they’re also barely lemony, and just generally taste bland. Sigh. I’ve made tons of recipes from the blog though and generally they’re amazing and fool-proof, so I’m calling this a one off.

I will use earth balance in the crust instead of coconut oil next time because I tasted the coconut oil more than I wanted to. I also added an extra half lemon’s worth of juice and halved the amount of maple syrup. Otherwise, I was looking for a perfect vegan lemon bar recipe and I found it! These are great and even better after a day or two in the fridge.

I’ve made these twice now and while the texture is amazing, I definitely think the bars need more than 1 heaping tablespoon of lemon zest! I just made them for second time, doubling the lemon zest and adding extra lemon juice, and honestly I still think it could use more if I were to make again.

I went to a social distancing brunch get together with a few friends yesterday. They are very particular about their diets and what they eat. Some dairy free, some vegan, some gluten free. I made these as a dessert and got rave reviews as soon as they were tasted! Just the right amount of sweetness and lemony sour. I used coconut yogurt instead of the coconut cream and it turned out fine! This will definitely be a keeper recipe. Thanks so much!

I LOVED THE BARS! They came out perfect! I subbed a few things such as 3 tbsps of seamoss gel for the corn starch and stevia as the sweetener. I baked it all accordingly and left it in the freezer for 2 hrs because I could not resist and I love how fresh the bars were! Will definitely make again.

Flavor is delicious!

I came home from the store and realized it was arrowroot starch I needed, and NOT tapioca. I decided to give it a try anyway with the tapioca starch that I had. The texture came out pretty firm (more firm than a cheesecake) but the flavor was still great! Definitely going to make again with the correct starch this time.

Also I tasted after 4 hours… listen to her recommendation about leaving overnight. So much better the next morning.

Another great recipe!!! I love it so much (and wondering why some people don’t give this a 5* rating). Made it 100% according to the instructions and it turned out perfect :) Thanks Dana!!

Hi Dana – these are an absolute dream!! Creamy, light, with the perfect punch of lemon. In love! Will definitely be coming back to this recipe – followed exactly and turned out great. Thank you!!

Hello, heaven! I was surprised to have all the ingredients in my cupboard when I stumbled upon this recipe. The recipe turned out delicious! I even had my very skeptical boyfriend oohing and awwing over the flavor and texture :) I didn’t have a 9×9 pan so I had to go with 7×10.5 pan. My crust was not as thick as yours due to the size difference. Sadly, baking it twice over browned it, but again, that was due to the pan size being off. Overall the flavor was delicious. I cut the bars up and stored half in the freezer. I’ll let you know how they hold up when we eat them after they thaw. Thanks for the inspiration!

These are my husband’s favorite treats! I’ve made them once a week for a month! I follow the recipe exactly and always add in the extra lemon near the end when instructed for the fresh lemon flavor. They Always come out delicious! Thank you

My son recently decided to go vegan and is a lemon fan so when I saw this recipe, it was perfect to try while we are home and socially distancing! It was a huge hit! Thank you for the great step-by-step instructions, Dana!
With a Vitamix, this came together easily and quickly. I originally did not think I would need the juice of 2 lemons, but it is the perfect amount of lemon.
Will be putting this one on regular rotation!

I’ve made these several times and love them, as do everyone who tries them. Even my die-hard lemon bar fanatic friend! I’ve substituted mascobado sugar or sucanat for the coconut sugar, it always turns out great.

Delicious! My boyfriend & I LOVED these. Made them in a 9inch cake pan and they came out perfect, sliced them like you would a pie or cake.

I’m not really a huge lemon bar fan, but after my friend requested I make lemon bars for his birthday, I knew I could trust Minimalist Baker’s recipe because everything I’ve ever tried from here works out so well. I followed the recipe pretty strictly, only added 1 Tb of brown sugar to the filling after my husband said it wasn’t sweet enough. Brought them in yesterday and they were a huge hit! Thanks again so much for another great recipe.

These are phenomenal! They will definitely be on regular rotation for a treat at our house. I’m not usually a huge lemon bar fan, finding them too sticky and gooey. These are very different, I would almost describe it more like a thin lemony cheesecake. The crust is nutty and delicious. I didn’t have a full cup of coconut cream from my canned coconut milk so I added a little coconut manna which I had. The top is silky smooth and creamy, so good! Thanks!

The third time I am using this recipe. Waiting for it to be done baking but I already love the texture of the cashews best so far. This time after I poured boiling water into the bowl with the cashews I microwaved it for 2 minutes and let it soak for a little over an hour. After draining, I put them in the blender I pureed them first. I got a great creamy cashew like butter. I am so excited!

I made these lemon bars three times in a row. They are absolutely addictive, so creamy and delicious! Thank you for sharing this great recipe with the world!

This is delicious! Quick and easy to make, with the right balance of sweet and sour.

Thank you for this delicious and straightforward recipe! I adapted the recipe slightly, using condensed coconut milk for part of the coconut cream (and then reduced the maple syrup in the filling). These bars were a hit with adults and children. Will definitely be making them again!

These are delicious! Made these lemon bars to bring to a friends dinner, everyone loved them. Easy to make, super creamy but firm texture, not too sweet. I added about a half tablespoon more lemon zest and 1/4 cup more lemon juice ?

I’ve made this a couple of times and its incredible everytime! I haven’t found a recipe by the minimalist baker that wasnt incredible. Wish you would make a raw cookbook.

Also, I meant to add that I’ve even used a crappier food processor that left the filling still a little gritty. It was STILL delicious and honestly the texture made it interesting! This recipe is very forgiving and it’s THE BEST!

Dana, this is one of your best recipes. It’s to die for! I love that they’re not crazy sweet to the point they hurt your teeth like regular lemon bars – so I can justify having these for breakfast!

I’ve made these many times, always with Meyer lemons from our tree out back. The recipe is perfect as is but sometimes I tweak things because the recipe is also super forgiving. I often don’t have coconut sugar on hand so regular sugar works fine for me. Once I didn’t have enough coconut cream so I used only about a half cup and the rest regular coconut milk and it was still great. I usually add in generous amounts of lemon zest. I’ve even added in a little more lemon juice and it’s fine.

This is a keeper. For the coconut cream, I placed a 15 oz can of rich coconut milk in the fridge the day before making this, so all of the fattiest part would solidify at the top, Then at mixing time, I measured out a cup of that. I used a food processor for the filling – it took a while for it to get smooth but when it does, it is completely smooth. I used meyer lemons. Next time I will add a few more tablespoons of lemon juice. Love the tang. You can use agar powder in place of the arrowroot/cornstarch (use HALF the amount of agar). It worked great and though molten when coming out of the oven, resulted in a cheesecake-like texture after cooling. For the crust, I used brown sugar. I love that this isn’t too sweet.

Tastes excellent, never know it’s vegan. Loved by non-vegans. Doubled recipe and put in 9×13” pan. I put lots of extra lemon zest in based on other comments and glad I did. I soaked cashews for closer to 6 hours. I would agree that a little thinner crust is better. Did not sprinkle with powder sugar.

Made these last night & they turned out really great. I didn’t use any coconut sugar, just added 2 dates to the crust mixture. I only had an 11×7 glass pan & totally forgot to adjust the cooking time, checking it right at 20 min and was terrified that it was too late because the edges were very dry and it was for sure done. But it tastes great! Will definitely make again & take it out quicker. Excited to have a recipe to use up more lemons from our tree : )

I’ve made these lemon bars at least 5 times now and it is one of my staple potluck recipes! Because it is such a hit (even with non-vegans), I usually double the recipe and use a 9/13 glass baking dish. I also use Earth Balance vegan butter instead of the coconut oil since some people are particular about the taste of coconut. Turns out great every time! 10/10.

This is a really good recipe with a nice crunchy base and delicious creamy top. It’s very easy to make as well.

This was a-ma-zing!!! It doesn’t taste like cashews or coconut cream, just beautiful, creamy, lemony cheesecake. It says 5 hrs prep time, but I started making it only two hours before going to a friends house (plus another hour before serving time), and luckily it worked out great!

I (almost) followed the recipe exactly … the only differences being:

1. I used a slightly bigger tray – 9”x13” because it’s what I had.
2. I didn’t pre-bake the base. It burnt when I did (maybe cause it was spread thinner in the bigger tray?), so I made another batch without pre-baking.
3. I soaked the cashews for only about half the time, but my ninja bullet took care of them just fine.
4. I used a can of coconut cream instead of the cream from coconut milk.
5. I only baked it for 15 mins. (remember it was spread thinner).
6. I only chilled it for about half the time before serving and they still set and I was even able to cut them after less than an hour chill time.

Also, for the garnish, I soaked lemon slices in hot water, which gets rid of most of the sourness and imo makes them taste like lemon candy. Btw, I wouldn’t bother writing all this and making a comment if I wasn’t so impressed with this recipe. Thank you, this is a keeper!

These lemon bars were amazing. I made them for a friend of mine who makes the full sugary lemon bars all the time and he wants the recipe he liked them so much.

I often fail at baking but these turned out well. Only thing I had trouble with was the cashews not blending very well after the 1 hour soaking so next time would soak overnight. This caused me to strain the lemon mixture so I could blend the chunks more but meant I lost some of the lemon zest in the strainer which resulted in it being slightly less lemony. The top of the filling cooks slightly more so doesn’t look as pretty as the pics. Overall would make again

I made a double batch of this for two meetings I had with non-vegans. I was concerned because I have not liked the texture of other vegan desserts I’ve made that are similar. It was a hit! Everyone agrees, these are addictive! The balance is just right with the tart and sweet – it comes back on your tongue a couple minutes after you eat one, making you crave another.
They were so well received, I was asked to make a lime bar (I just switched the lemons for limes) and It too was a delicious hit. The lime bars developed an even better flavor after a night’s rest in the refrigerator.
Thanks for sharing this. It is now on my go to list to share.

These are amazing!!!! Making them for a second time today and doubling the filling to make a cheeze cake thickness!!!!