Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST; 20 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup unsalted butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cold; FOR THE FILLING; 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons lemon zest, minced; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST
20 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cold
FOR THE FILLING
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons lemon zest, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & line 8"" square baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan [to be used as handles to lift out baked & cooled pastry].", "FOR THE CRUST: In medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour & brown sugar.", "Cut in butter/margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.", "Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.", "Bake 15 minutes.", "FOR THE FILLING: Meanwhile, in medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cheese & sugar until well blended.", "Add eggs & 2 tablespoons flour, mixing well.", "Blend in 1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice & baking powder.", "Pour over crust.", "Bake 25-28 minutes or until center is set.", "Cool completely, then cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.", "If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or garnish with remaining lemon zest.", "Cut into squares to serve.", "Store leftovers in refrigerator."]

2059

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST, 20 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed, 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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