Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavors of these delightful Lemon Squares. A buttery crust supports a tangy lemon filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and sour in every bite. These squares are a classic dessert that will brighten up any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Combine flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into pan and bake until golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Add filling to crust: Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust and bake until set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, refrigerate, then slice and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra tart flavor, add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
