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Creamy Lemon Squares

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

3 HRS 23 MIN

Servings

16 Servings

Get a sunny pop of color with our Creamy Lemon Squares recipe! This lemon squares recipe will help you get dessert squares bursting with intense flavor.

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

    pkg

    (250 g) Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, softened

  • 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

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350ºF.

  2. Step 2

    Line 8-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Combine first 3 ingredients 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

    Beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle dessert with powdered sugar and remaining zest just before serving.

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