Best 11 Lemon Squares Ii Recipes

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Lemon squares are a classic dessert, beloved for their bright, citrusy flavor and their creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The combination of tart and sweet is perfectly balanced, and the squares are a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe that you can whip up in no time, or a more elaborate version that will impress your guests, this article has the perfect recipe for you.

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EASY LEMON SQUARES



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Easy Lemon Squares, these tangy squares are quick, easy and so delicious, made with a buttery shortbread base and a fresh lemon filling.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter* (softened)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour
1 pinch salt
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
zest of 1/2-1 lemon (1/2 - 1 tablespoon)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) square cake pan or line with parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 SQUARES



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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter
TOPPING:
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

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.

LEMON SQUARES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield approximately 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into quarters
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Zest of 1 lemon

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.

LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 to 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into small cubes
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust: In a food processor, blend ingredients until they resemble coarse meal. Press mixture into the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch pan. Bake until set and golden, about 20 minutes. Cool. For the filling: In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and lemon juice together. Add flour and baking powder, blending only long enough to incorporate. Pour filling into baked crust and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Cool. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting. Cut into squares.

EASIEST EVER LEMON SQUARES



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup raspberry jam
2 eggs
1 (212 g) package shirriff lemon pie filling
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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



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The recipe for these sweet, tart squares, adapted from the "Wellesley Cookie Exchange Cookbook" by Susan Mahnke Peery, was published in The Times in December 1990, part of a Christmas cookie roundup. But they can be made for just about any occasion, whether you're in the holiday spirit or just craving something with a little pucker. The buttery shortbread mellows a lemon topping, as does the dusting of confectioners' sugar. Make it to cap off a weeknight dinner, or for a weekend afternoon snack, paired with a cup of tea.

Provided by Dena Kleiman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups/256 grams flour, plus 1/4 cup/32 grams
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar/61 grams, plus 2 teaspoons
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/227 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
4 eggs
2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
1/3 cup/80 milliliters lemon juice (from about 1 to 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together two cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt. Add melted butter and stir to thoroughly combine. Spread with clean hands in an even layer into a 9-by-13-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and remaining flour. Pour onto the hot baked shell and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until just set. Using a small, fine meshed sieve, sift remaining confectioners' sugar on top when cool. Cut into equal bars.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 155 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES



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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

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
4 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)

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



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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

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, frozen
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon salt

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 SQUARES



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I was directed to this amazing local recipe site and found this recipe. So delicious and so easy to make. Servings depend on how small or large you cut them. Use more or less confectioners sugar for dusting the top. Courtesy of Diane Richmond.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature, cut into 8 pieces)
1 egg white (for glazing)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated, about 1 large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Lightly grease an 9x9" square baking dish with butter.
  • For the base, process the flour and confectioners sugar in a food processor for several seconds.
  • Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20-30 seconds.
  • Press the dough gently and evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so that the egg white spreads over the surface. Pour out the excess.
  • Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Place the base in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep the oven on.
  • Meanwhile prepare the topping: Gently whisk the eggs in a medium-size bowl until lightly mixed.
  • Add the remaining topping ingredients and continue to whisk gently until they are blended.
  • Pour the topping evenly over the base. .
  • Bake until the top is set and golden, about 20-25 minutes. .
  • Allow the lemon squares to cool completely.
  • Sprinkle the surface with confectioners sugar and cut into squares with a sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.
  • Tip: If you plan to keep the squares longer than a day, put them in an air-tight container and refrigerate. You can also freeze them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 105.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 30, Protein 4

LEMON SQUARES III



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These squares have a nice lemony taste to them for all of the lemon lovers.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Desserts     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool and frost. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • Be precise with measurements and use high-quality ingredients: Baking, especially delicate treats like lemon squares, requires precision. Use accurate measuring tools and top-quality ingredients for the best outcome.
  • Follow the recipe's instructions carefully: Lemon squares involve multiple steps, including preparing the crust, filling, and baking. Pay attention to each instruction to ensure success.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Properly chilling the dough before baking helps prevent it from spreading excessively and ensures a firm texture.
  • Bake the lemon squares thoroughly: Baking time can vary depending on the recipe and oven. Check the center of the squares to ensure they are set before removing them from the oven.
  • Let the lemon squares cool completely before cutting: Allowing the lemon squares to cool fully prevents crumbling and ensures clean, professional-looking slices.

Conclusion:

Overall, preparing lemon squares is an enjoyable and satisfying baking experience. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, these tips will guide you toward creating delightful and memorable lemon squares. Remember to practice patience, precision, and attention to detail throughout the process, and you'll be rewarded with heavenly treats that will impress your taste buds and loved ones. Happy baking!

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