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!

A half eaten piece of cake on a plate, with squares

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.

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Author: Tammi

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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29 Comments

Looks like a nice summer dessert, may try it for a potluck we are attending this weekend

Graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese and lemon, so delicious together.

I have a recipe for Lemon Squares that I’ve been making for years. It is with a shortbread crust and I have to say that I like the idea of Graham Cracker crust much better. I am going to make your recipe soon because it sounds so yummy!