Description
Creamy lemon squares with a buttery crust and a smooth, tangy-sweet lemon filling, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar for the crust, then add softened butter and blend until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Add flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake the crust to avoid hardness.
- Chilling helps the filling set properly.
- Wipe the knife between cuts for clean slices.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
