Description
Irresistibly delicious Creamy Lemon Squares with a perfect balance of tangy lemon flavor and sweet creaminess, ideal for afternoon snacks or light desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Let the squares cool completely before cutting for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon squares, dessert, baking, easy recipe, creamy lemon