Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg white; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
Cooking spray
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Place flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor; pulse 2 times to combine. Add butter and canola oil. Pulse 3 to 5 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Place mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray; press into bottom of pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0.
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Combine granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Pour mixture over crust. Bake at 325u00b0 for 20 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle squares evenly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
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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: 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup), 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Squares

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