BEST LEMON SQUARES
I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.
Provided by beth
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
- Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
- Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g
EASY LEMON SQUARES COOKING LIGHT
Make and share this Easy Lemon Squares Cooking Light recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nolita_Food
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- To prepare crust: beat sugar and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add 1 cup of flour, continuing to beat until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Lightly press into an 8x8" baking dish, bake for 15 minutes, let cool.
- To prepare topping: beat eggs until foamy, add sugar and the next 5 ingredients.
- Beat until well blended.
- Pour mixture over crust, bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool on wire rack, sift powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 58.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13, Protein 2.2
EASIEST EVER LEMON SQUARES
This recipe was on a brochure from Sherriff Lemon Pie Filling. Looks delicious but I haven't tried it yet.
Provided by Sharon in Ontario.
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h3m
Yield 20-25 squares, 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour and sugar, then butter until the mixture clumps together. Press firmly into 8" (20cm) square pan. Bake at 350 (180C) oven 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and spread with jam.
- Beat eggs until light and creamy. Beat in pie filling and ground almonds. Pour over jam layer. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until set and firm to touch. Cool. Cut into squares.
- Hint: For Lemon Coconut Squares substitute 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut for the ground almonds and sliced almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 2.1
LEMON SQUARES
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Mix the flour and confectioners' sugar in a bowl and add the melted butter, mixing until a dough forms. Press the mixture firmly into a 9- by 13- by 2-inch pan. Bake the crust for 25 minutes.
- For the filling: While the crust is baking, with an electric mixer, combine the eggs, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and salt, and beat until smooth. Pour the mixture over the baked crust. Bake for 20 minutes more.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely. Sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares and serve.
LEMON SQUARES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield approximately 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor combine flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Turn mixture out onto a 9 by 13-inch baking pan and press into an even layer, covering the pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until layer is light golden brown. While the crust is baking, in a large bowl over simmering water whisk the butter, 3/4 cup sugar and lemon juice until the mixture feels warm, sugar is completely melted and incorporated, and is lighter, about 5 minutes. Remove bowl from heat. Beat eggs with 1 tablespoon sugar until light and frothy. Temper hot lemon mixture into eggs then add eggs back into lemon, whisking constantly. Pour lemon mixture over hot crust, return pan to the oven and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until curd is set and crust is golden brown. Allow to cool completely on a rack. Cut into 2-inch squares.
LEMON SQUARES
Lemon squares combine the wonderful flavor of freshly squeezed lemon juice with just a few staples such as sugar, flour, eggs, and milk in this simple Lemon Squares dessert. But not only the ingredients are simple-the recipe is too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes about two dozen 2-inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; line dish with waxed paper.
- Make crust: An adult should grate butter on a cheese grater with large holes. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add butter; stir with a wooden spoon until combined and mixture looks crumbly.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish; press evenly onto bottom with your hands. Chill crust in freezer 15 minutes. Bake until slightly golden, 16 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make filling: In a large (1 quart) liquid measuring cup, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and milk.
- An adult should remove crust from the oven and pour filling mixture over hot crust. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until filling is set and edges are slightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. An adult should remove dish from the oven. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Grip paper; lift out dessert, and set on cutting board. With a sieve, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
THE BEST LEMON BARS
Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!
Provided by Patty Schenck
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
CLASSIC LEMON BARS
These bars are simple enough for no-fuss dinners yet elegant enough for special celebrations. Regardless of when you serve them, I'm sure they'll be a hit at your home. —Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; gradually beat in flour until blended. , Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust. , Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CREAMY LEMON SQUARES
The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
- Make crust: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined. Press dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan; prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over hot crust in pan; return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
- Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours or up to 3 days. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 4 g
LEMON SQUARES
I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is sure to please. -Mary Larson, Maplewood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown., For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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- In a medium bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and powdered sugar until combined then add the flour and beat again until a soft dough forms (approximately 1 1/2 minutes). Pat evenly onto the bottom the prepared baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven, but leave oven on.
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