Creamy Lemon Squares

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

3 HRS 58 MIN

Servings

16 Servings

These lemon squares are a creamy twist of the classic recipe that you have to taste to believe.


Ingredients


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350ºF.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Step 4

    Pour batter over crust. Bake 25 to 28 min. or until centre is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours.

  5. Step 5

    Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan. Sprinkle with icing sugar and remaining zest before cutting into squares.