Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Melt the butter in the microwave or a small saucepan.

Step 3

Add the almond flour, sweetener, and lemon zest, stirring until fully combined.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly along the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of an 8 x 8 inch square pan. For best results line the pan with parchment paper or foil first, then you can simply lift out the completed lemon bars.

Step 5

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove and cool while you make the filling.

Step 7

Melt the butter in a small saucepan on low heat.

Step 8

Remove from heat and whisk in sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest until dissolved.

Step 9

Whisk in the egg yolks and return to the stove over low heat.

Step 10

Whisk continually until the curd starts to thicken.

Step 11

Remove from the heat and strain into a small bowl.

Step 12

Whisk in the the xanthan gum and collagen or gelatin until dissolved and smooth.

Step 13

Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread out evenly to the edges of the pan.

Step 14

Bake the bars at 350 degrees (F) for 15 minutes.

Step 15

Remove and cool.

Step 16

Sprinkle with Powdered Swerve before serving if desired.

Step 17

Cut into sixteen 2 x 2 squares.