Lemon Chess Bars Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange rack to the lowest level.
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Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
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In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and light butter. Pulse until mixture forms pea-sized chunks.
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Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until dough comes together.
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Press dough into prepared baking pan evenly across the bottom and slightly up the sides.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together monk fruit sweetener, flour, and salt until fully combined.
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Add whole eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
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Whisk in fat-free buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
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Slowly add melted light butter while whisking until mixture becomes creamy.
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Pour filling over crust in prepared pan.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden and set.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Optional: Lightly dust with powdered sugar substitute before serving.
WW Points Calculation
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Light butter (8 tbsp total) → 16.00
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All-purpose flour (2 cups total) → 17.33
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Monk fruit sweetener (¾ cup) → 0.00
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Eggs and egg yolks (8 total) → 0.00
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Fat-free buttermilk (1 cup) → 2.00
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Lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, salt, ice water → 0.00
Total Points: 35.33
Servings: 16 bars
Points per serving: 2.21
Nutrition Information
Calories: 138
Fat: 5g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 125mg
I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
