My Vegan Lemon Bars are one of the most popular recipes on my site, and recently I had the idea to pair them with lavender. The results are even better than the original, in my opinion! I hope you love them. Lavender and lemon are a match made in heaven! The lavender flavor is subtle and not overpowering, but definitely there. In the last few years I’ve fallen in love with lavender, like lavender lemonade and lavender lattes. SO GOOD. To make these lemon bars, we are infusing the sugar with dried culinary lavender. Unlike regular lemon bars, these are vegan so they aren’t made with eggs or dairy. This also means they are easier to make, as the lemon curd filling is made easily on the stovetop in a matter of minutes. Check out my basic recipe for Vegan Lemon Curd here. It’s perfect on toast, scones and more!
Ingredients you need
How to make lavender lemon bars
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below. First, add the culinary lavender and sugar to a food processor or blender and blend/pulse until the lavender is in tiny pieces and well integrated into the sugar. It should smell very fragrant! Next, make the easy shortbread crust by mixing the melted vegan butter, sugar, flour and salt together, then press into the prepared pan. Bake for 18 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside. Prepare the filling on the stovetop by whisking all ingredients and heat until bubbly and thickened. Spread the filling over the crust and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for a few hours. Once they are set, chilled and ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar.
How to store leftover lemon bars
Store leftover bars in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They don’t freeze well. The powdered sugar will disappear in the fridge, so dust just before serving. They still taste great without any powdered sugar, but they look prettier with it.
Want more lemon desserts?
Vegan Lemon Cake Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Whipped Lemon Buttercream Lemon Blueberry Bread Lemon Crinkle Cookies Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie Lemon Blueberry Lavender Cake
