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Lemon Squares

A cheerful burst of sunshine with tangy, melt-in-your-mouth lemon squares that bring smiles to everyone who takes a bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Finely milled for a light and tender crust.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting on top.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for best flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
Filling
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Fine sugar for easy dissolving.
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh and at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice For tartness.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest From one lemon for extra flavor.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For thickening the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the squares rise.

Method
 

Prep the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Prepare the Lemon Filling
  1. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 large eggs until light and frothy, about 2 minutes. Add in 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the zest from one lemon. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until just combined.
Combine Layers
  1. Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust. Spread it evenly and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the edges are set but slightly jiggly in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These lemon squares can be enjoyed as a snack or dressed up for fancy gatherings.

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