Perfect Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Perfect Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1/2 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional); 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and the ground almonds in a mixing bowl. Add the softened butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
4
While the crust is baking, stir together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and the baking powder in a bowl. Add the eggs, coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice; whisk until the sugars have dissolved; pour over the crust.
5
Return to the oven and bake until the lemon filling has firmed, about 15 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup ground almonds, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Lemon Squares

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