Description
Delightful creamy lemon squares with a buttery crust and a luscious lemon filling, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, allowing the crust to set perfectly.
- Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder in a separate bowl until nice and smooth.
- Pour this luscious lemon mixture over the baked crust and return it to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set, creating that divine creamy layer.
- Allow the squares to cool completely before cutting into them. Dust with powdered sugar for a charming finish before serving.
Notes
These squares can be made a day ahead. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For clean cuts, dust your knife with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg