Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup cold margarine; 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel, divided; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon CALUMET Baking Powder; 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Servings: persons

20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold margarine
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons grated lemon peel, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon CALUMET Baking Powder
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and the brown sugar in bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
2
Meanwhile, beat Neufchatel cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon peel, the lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
3
Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon peel just before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold margarine, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lemon Squares

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