Light Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Light Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In large bowl, stir together flour and powdered sugar.
3
Using a pasty cutter, cut in cream cheese and oil until crumbly.
4
Press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
5
Bake 20 minutes or until light golden in color.
6
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar and lemon peel until smooth.
7
Whisk in flour, baking powder, salt, and finally lemon juice.
8
Pour into the hot crust and bake 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Light Lemon Bars 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.

Light Lemon Bars

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