Vegan Creamy Lemon Squares are delicious. They contain one gram of protein and 150 calories per serving. Takes two hours and 45 minutes to prepare this dessert. We made these squares with vegan unsalted butter, graham cracker squares, granulated sugar, vegan egg replacer, condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. You may pair this dessert with vegan vanilla ice cream, mint, lemon slices, coconut whipped cream, lemon sorbet, green tea, iced coffee, vegan strawberry sorbet, raspberries, or powdered sugar. Store these Vegan Creamy Lemon Squares for five days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving size: 1 small square
- Cooking time: 32 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Servings: 16 small squares
- Course: Dessert
EQUIPMENT:
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Small saucepan
- Cooling rack
- Baking paper
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CRUST:
- 4 tbsp melted vegan unsalted butter
- Quarter cup granulated sugar
- 24 vegan graham cracker squares
FOR THE CREAMY LEMON FILLING:
- Two tbsp vegan egg replacer
- 1 can vegan sweetened condensed milk
- Half cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN UNSALTED BUTTER:
- It gives a rich and buttery taste to the crust. This butter holds the crushed graham crackers well and gives better results. You may use melted coconut oil as per your preference.
VEGAN GRAHAM CRACKERS:
- They make the classic and crunchy base of the lemon squares. Their fine crumbs mix well with the butter and sugar. Include vegan digestive biscuits if you are not using graham crackers.
VEGAN EGG REPLACER:
- We use it to make the recipe vegan and set the filling well. You may use a commercial vegan egg-yolk replacement as a substitute.
VEGAN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK:
- It includes most of the creamy texture and sweetness in the filling. This milk makes the lemon mixture thick and smooth when we bake. You may use vegan sweetened condensed milk as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 350°F and cover the pan with baking paper, then grease it lightly with vegan butter.
- Break the graham crackers into small pieces, then process in the food processor till you get fine crumbs.
- Add the sugar and vegan butter to the crumbs and pulse to combine all the ingredients.
- Put the crumb mixture in the pan and spread evenly on the bottom.
- Press it firmly and make a compact layer, then bake it for 12 minutes.
- Cool the pan slightly after removing from the oven.
- Prepare the vegan egg replacer as per package guidelines and let it rest.
- Whisk the vegan egg replacer, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vegan sweetened condensed milk in the bowl.
- Pour the creamy lemon mixture on the cooled crust and spread evenly from edge to edge.
- Bake the pan again for 20 minutes at 350°F, then cool the dessert on a cooling rack.
- Now refrigerate the cooled pan for two hours.
- Lastly, cut 16 small squares of the dessert and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Powdered Sugar
- Fresh Lemon Zest
- Lemon Slices
- Fresh Mint
- Coconut Whipped Cream
DESSERT:
- Vegan Strawberry Sorbet
- Lemon Sorbet
- Vegan Coconut Ice Cream
- Fresh Fruit Sorbet
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
DRINKS:
- Iced Lemon Tea
- Green Tea
- Fresh Mint Tea
- Iced Coffee
- Sparkling Lemon Water
TIPS:
- Include fresh lemon juice to make the dessert brighter and fresher.
- Avoid baking the dessert too much to get better texture and taste.
- Chill the dessert properly, then cut so you get clean slices.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the lemon squares in the container and store for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze this dessert in the box for two months.
FAQs:
Can I include regular condensed milk in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add it, but the dessert will not be vegan.
How to make the filling firm?
- The filling firms up while cooling, so chill the dessert properly for better results.
Can I make these squares earlier?
- Yes, you may make this dessert one day in advance and refrigerate.
What is a good alternative to lemon?
- You may use lime juice and lime zest instead of lemon as a substitute.
Can I include regular graham crackers in the dessert?
- Yes, you may add vegan graham crackers as per your choice.
Why do we chill the squares?
- Chilling the squares makes the filling firm, and slicing becomes easy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 150 kcal
Net carbs: 24 g
Iron: 0.7 mg
Total carbs: 25 g
Vitamin A: 260 IU
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 35 mg
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Potassium: 45 mg
