LEMON CHEESE SQUARES
With a tangy filling and a nutmeg-flavored crust, this dessert hits the spot after a meal or as a snack. My grandmother made these bars for me when I was growing up, and they were my favorite.-Emily Weedman, Milwaukie, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream margarine and brown sugar. Combine the flour, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., For filling, place the cottage cheese, egg, egg white and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Add the sugar, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; cover and process until blended. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° for 30-34 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Diku shanti
[email protected]These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.
Kaylin Garcia
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was not overpowering and the filling was creamy and smooth.
Led Pixel
[email protected]These squares are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth.
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[email protected]I love the way the lemon and cheese flavors complement each other in these squares. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
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[email protected]These squares are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again soon.
Md Ferdaus
[email protected]I made these squares for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
md anikul
[email protected]These squares are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is really bright and refreshing.
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[email protected]I've never made lemon cheese squares before, but these were so easy to follow. They came out perfect and tasted amazing!
Luis Torres
[email protected]These squares were very easy to make and they turned out great! I would definitely make them again.
Crazi Gamer FM
[email protected]I found the crust to be a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.
Ambs Nahuri
[email protected]These squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends seemed to enjoy them.
Cutipie Ruba03
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but my husband is. I made these squares for him and he loved them. He said they were the best lemon squares he's ever had.
Chandan Chandansah
[email protected]These lemon cheese squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.
Lucy Carlson
[email protected]I've made these squares several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and always come out perfect.
Ali Ladla
[email protected]These squares are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
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[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and cheese. These squares are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Rinji Joshua
[email protected]These were so easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect.
Marvellous Atoyebi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly delicious. The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced and not too overpowering. The crust was also nice and flaky.
Patience Nyabeze
[email protected]These lemon cheese squares were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the tangy lemon flavor and the creamy cheese filling. The shortbread crust was the perfect finishing touch.