Creamy Lemon Squares
Prep
15-30 mins
Total
3 HRS 58 MIN
Servings
16 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup
graham crumbs
1/2 cup
plus 2 Tbsp. flour, divided
1/4 cup
packed brown sugar
1/4 cup
cold non-hydrogenated margarine
1 cup
granulated sugar
2
eggs
3 tbsp
lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup
fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp
Magic Baking Powder
2 tsp
icing sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
Step 2
Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
Step 3
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese spread and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and remaining flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, juice and baking powder.
Step 4
Pour batter over crust. Bake 25 to 28 min. or until centre is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours.
Step 5
Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan. Sprinkle with icing sugar and remaining zest before cutting into squares.