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Easy Lemon Squares

Easy Lemon Squares

Easy Lemon Squares are a tangy and delicious dessert with a buttery shortbread base and fresh lemon filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch square cake pan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

SHORTBREAD BASE

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 pinch salt increase to ¼ teaspoon if using unsalted butter

LEMON FILLING

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½-1 tablespoon zest of lemon (½ - 1 tablespoon)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch square cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and powdered sugar until combined then add the flour and beat again until a soft dough forms (approximately 1 ½ minutes). Pat evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, but leave it on, let the crust cool before adding the filling.
  • Meanwhile in a medium bowl, beat together, the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, fresh lemon juice, pinch of salt and zest.
  • If you are worried about the filling sinking to the bottom, then add 3-4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  • Pour over the cooled crust (not hot) baked crust and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes (until the centre is set, I baked mine for 25 minutes, may need to go a bit longer).
  • Cool in the pan; I recommend that you also chill in the fridge for 1 hour for easier cutting, cut into squares, remove from pan, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the Lemon Bars before cutting as it makes cutting the squares easier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 1.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword American Cuisine, baking, Dessert Recipes, Easy Desserts, Lemon Squares, Tangy Treats
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