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By April S. Fields

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from 101 Low-Carb & Sugarfree Dessert Recipes, by April S. Fields, (2002, Authorhouse)

101 Low-Carb & Sugarfree Dessert Recipes

Servings:	16
Author Notes:	This recipe was given to us by our friend April S. Fields, author of the fabulous book *101 Low-Carb & Sugar-free Dessert Recipes*. For some of April's informative low carb articles, check out the related links below.
Ingredients:	Crust: 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup Maltitol® 1/4 teaspoon Stevia® 1/2 cup real mayonnaise (not salad dressing) Filling: 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup Maltitol® 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten 1 tablespoon almond flour pinch of salt
Instructions:	Preheat oven to 350° F. Work all five crust ingredients together and press into a 9 inch square glass baking dish, that has been prepared with a spray oil. Press up the sides 1/2 inch. Bake for 10 minutes. While crust is baking, prepare the filling by mixing together filling ingredients in a blender. Remove crust from oven after baking for 10 minutes and pour filling immediately onto hot crust. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with powdered Maltitol® while still hot. Chill thoroughly, then cut into 12 -16 squares. Total carbs: 20 Per Serving: 1.25