Lemon Shortbread Squares Recipe

Name: Lemon Shortbread Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SHORTBREAD:; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar; 2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Peel; 2 teaspoons Grated Orange Peel; 3/4 cups Cold Butter Cubed; FOR THE FILLING:; 4 Eggs; 2 cups Sugar; 1/3 cups Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Peel; 2 teaspoons Grated Orange Peel; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; FOR THE TOPPING:; 2 cups Sour Cream; 1/3 cups Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE SHORTBREAD:
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar
2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Peel
2 teaspoons Grated Orange Peel
3/4 cups Cold Butter Cubed
FOR THE FILLING:
4 Eggs
2 cups Sugar
1/3 cups Lemon Juice
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Peel
2 teaspoons Grated Orange Peel
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
FOR THE TOPPING:
2 cups Sour Cream
1/3 cups Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange peel. Add butter, put the lid on and process until mixture forms a ball.
3
Pat into a greased 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven.
4
In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Remove from oven.
5
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over the filling. Bake for 7-9 minutes longer or until topping is set. Remove from oven.
6
Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

1359

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SHORTBREAD:, 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour, 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar, 2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Peel, and more.

Yes, Lemon Shortbread Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Shortbread Squares

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