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; 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1/4 c. cold margarine; 1 package Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese; 1 c. granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp. flour; 3 tbsp. lemon zest; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. Calmut Baking Powder; 2 tsp. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

20 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. cold margarine
1 package Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. lemon zest
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. Calmut Baking Powder
2 tsp. powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides.
3
Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour, and brown sugar in medium bowl.
4
Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
5
Bake 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended.
7
Add eggs and 2 tablespoons flour; mix well.
8
Blend in 1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder; pour over crust.
9
Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until center is set.
10
Cool completely.
11
Refrigerate 2 hours.
12
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining lemon zest just before serving.Each serving provides: 1g trans fat, 6%DV vitamin A, 2%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, and 4%DV iron.

716

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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, 1/2 c. flour, 1/4 c. packed brown sugar, 1/4 c. 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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