Tangy Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Tangy Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter); 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; Pinch of salt; Filling:; 2 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for extra tang); 3 tablespoons flour; Pinch of salt; Topping:; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Crust:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter)
1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Filling:
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for extra tang)
3 tablespoons flour
Pinch of salt
Topping:
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 8-inch square baking dish.
2
Place crust ingredients into a bowl and cut together using pastry blender or two knives. Press into baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes or until light brown.
3
While crust is baking, whisk together filling ingredients in a bowl. Once crust has come out of oven, allow to cool about one minute. Pour filling onto hot crust and bake 20 minutes or until set.
4
While filling is baking, combine topping ingredients in a bowl. Once filling is set, remove from oven and dollop topping over hot filling and spread evenly. Bake for another 8-10 minutes until topping is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
5
Refrigerate until well chilled or overnight.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter), 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Tangy 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.

Tangy Lemon Squares

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