Summer Lemon Squares
Whenever Spring and Summer arrives, I feel the need to bake a dessert that includes the fresh taste of Lemons. Easy to prepare and the ability to make the day before, this Lemon Squares recipe is great for outdoor entertaining or just a nice dessert for the family. Enjoy!
Summer Lemon Squares
An easy lemon dessert that is easy to prepare and great for outdoor entertaining or just a nice dessert for the family.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup Graham Squares
- 1/4 cup Margarine or Butter
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 pkg Light Cream Creese
- 1/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 4 tbsp grated Lemon Peel
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice {squeezed from the lemons you just grated}
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Icing Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line 8" square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend beyond rim {just easier to remove that way}
- Combine crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar in a bpwl
- Cut in margarine or butter with two knives until it resembles crumbs
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, and bake for 15 minutes {do not burn!}
- Beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed
- Add eggs and 2 tbsp flour and mix well
- Blend in the lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder.
- Pour mixture over the crust
- Bake 25 minutes
- Let cool completely then put into the fridge for at least 2 hours or even overnight.
- To serve, cut into squares and sprinkle with icing sugar or some more lemon peel for garnish
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g
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I love anything lemon and these squares sound and look so good. I will be making…
I have no idea what Graham Squares are, I think I would use oatmeal biscuits
This is great – almost everyone loves lemon treats and it is a great dessert after a summer BBQ for friends and family. Thanks! I Pinned.
looks so good
I love anything lemon and your recipe looks and sounds delicious. I really like a graham cracker crust on anything so I know I’m going to love these squares. Thanks for sharing this recipe and I’ll let you know how they turn out when I make them.
Love the freshness and tartness of these for a perfect summer dessert!
I am a sucker for anything lemon. And this is one is no exception. Very, very good. Thank you :))
I am a sucker for anything lemon. And this is one is no exception. Very, very good. Thank you :))