FROSTY LEMON SQUARES
This layered dessert may take a little time to prepare. But it can be kept in the freezer for when you need dessert in a dash.-Mary Gutsmeidl, Omro, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, pecans and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour., Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Fold lemon peel into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Dotch Renee
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best lemon squares they'd ever had.
Aniyah Gonzalez
[email protected]These lemon squares are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the crust and frosting. I highly recommend this recipe.
Malakye Andrews
[email protected]I love these lemon squares! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties and potlucks and they're always a hit.
Malik Asim Shah
[email protected]These lemon squares are amazing! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is tart and tangy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Jonh Ngem
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best lemon squares they'd ever had.
Fabio
[email protected]These lemon squares are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the crust and frosting. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nihal Rabby
[email protected]I love these lemon squares! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties and potlucks and they're always a hit.
sharessa Milburn
[email protected]These lemon squares are amazing! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is tart and tangy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Itza Arroyo
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best lemon squares they'd ever had.
M H Jibon
[email protected]These lemon squares are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the crust and frosting. I highly recommend this recipe.
Natalie James
[email protected]I've made these lemon squares several times and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohi Uddien
[email protected]These lemon squares are so good! The crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. I love the cream cheese frosting too. It's the perfect finishing touch.
Sade Lagrand
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Nazakat Gondal
[email protected]These lemon squares were a hit! The combination of the tangy lemon and the sweet, flaky crust was perfect. I also loved the addition of the cream cheese frosting. It really took the flavor over the top.