Best 8 Lemon Chess Squares Recipes

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Lemon chess squares are a classic dessert that is both sweet and tangy. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a creamy lemon filling and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Chess squares are a popular treat for any occasion, and they are especially delicious when served fresh out of the oven. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delectable squares that are sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON SQUARES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling
4 large eggs
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

BEST LEMON SQUARES



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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

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
confectioners' sugar for dusting

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

LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Whether I'm hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant cheesecake squares are always a hit. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over jam. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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Portable cheesecake, rich and tart!Adapted from the All Butter Fresh Cream Sugar Packed No Holds Barred Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
1 egg white, for glazing
10 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sour cream, plus
1 tablespoon sour cream, room temperature
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F. Lightly grease an 8" square baking pan with butter.
  • For the base:.
  • Process the flour and confectoner's sugar in a food processor for several seconds. Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Pat the dough gently over the bottom of prepared pan and about 1" up the sides. Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so the white spreads over the surface. Pour off the excess.
  • Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 25 minutes. Place the base in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep on the oven.
  • Meanwhile prepare the topping:.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium high speed, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium bowl till light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the sour cream and lemon juice and beat the mixture on medium high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium high speed until smooth and creamy,about 10 seconds. Spread the topping evenly over the base.
  • Bake the bars on the center oven rack until the top is slightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 1 hour. If the topping bubbles up during baking, prick the bubbles with a toothpick or a thin knife.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely on a rack. Cut them with the point of a thin sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.

LEMON CHESS PIE



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This creamy, lemony pie cuts beautifully and has a smooth texture. It's one of my favorites. -Hannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge., In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored, 2 minutes. Beat in the lemon juice, butter, cornmeal, flour and salt. , Pour into pastry crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate before serving, 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON SQUARES I



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These bars are perfect on a hot summer day.

Provided by Amanda Regis

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 lemon
6 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • To make crust: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, 2 cups of the flour, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Scrape mixture into the pan and smooth. Bake 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Grate the rind of the lemon and add the rind, along with 6 tablespoons of lemon juice, to the egg mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour and the baking powder over the mixture. Fold in the nuts and mix until well blended. Pour the lemon mixture into the crust.
  • Bake for another 35 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 23.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

LEMON CHESS SQUARES



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A fellow in work brought in a lemon chess pie one day and he said his wife made it. It was delish and I asked him to get the recipe for me. He came back with, "His wife doesn't share her recipes, but she will be glad to make you one for a price". Well, needless to say, I went looking for my own recipe and came across this one, don't know where I found it, but it is a great one.

Provided by Carolyn Stewart @craftygourmet

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

CRUST
1 box(es) lemon cake mix with pudding
1 - egg
1 stick(s) butter, softened 1/2 cup.
FILLING
3 - eggs, beaten
1 box(es) powdered sugar, sifted
1 package(s) 8oz. cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Mix Crust ingredients and press into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix and pour filling ingredients over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • My notes: If you cannot find the Lemon Cake Mix with pudding, simply add a box of instant lemon pudding to the dry cake mix. Spray pan with Pam or Baking Spray to make removal easy. Let cook completely before cutting into squares. These are very rich so keep squares more like bar size. They don't seem to need to be refrigerated and lasted up to 3 days on my counter. I took half the pan to work and they were GONE. Good Recipe!!! I will post a picture the next time I make them. From the kitchen of Carolyn the Crafty Gourmet

LEMON-BLUEBERRY GOOEY CHESS SQUARES



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Make and share this Lemon-Blueberry Gooey Chess Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, divided
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed, drained, and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray the bottom only of a 13x9 inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Melt ½ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • In a big bowl beat the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg using an electric mixer set on medium speed until well blended (will come together as a thick dough).
  • Pat the dough evenly into the prepared pan; set aside.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan set over low heat.
  • In a big bowl beat the cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest with a electric mixer set on medium speed until blended and smooth.
  • Add in melted butter and remaining 3 eggs; blend until smooth.
  • Add in the powdered sugar; blend until smooth; stir in the blueberries.
  • Spread lemon-blueberry mixture over prepared crust.
  • Bake 42-45 minutes (do not overbake, bars should be slightly gooey).
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack; cool completely.
  • Cut into bars; cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 66.4, Sodium 236.1, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 29.2, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • To make the perfect shortbread crust, use cold butter and flour. This will help prevent the dough from becoming too greasy and help the crust hold its shape.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
  • If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
  • For a sweeter chess filling, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • If you want a tangier chess filling, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Bake the chess squares until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  • Let the chess squares cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Dust the chess squares with powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

Lemon chess squares are a classic Southern dessert that are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy, creamy lemon filling, these squares are the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a potluck, a bake sale, or just a family gathering, lemon chess squares are sure to be a hit.

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