LEMON CREAM SQUARES

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 18.25-ounce box lemon cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
16 ounces cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia) softened
1/3 cup sugar
One 3-ounce box lemon or lime gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. (No heat source under cookies). Spray 9 by 13-inch foil pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • For lemon layer:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat with an electric mixer on low speed the cake mix, butter, and egg until well combined and smooth. Press cake mixture evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
  • For top layer:
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon or lime gelatin on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over cake layer. Place foil pan in a second foil pan for stability and insulation. Place on hot grill away from heat. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Remove from grill and cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Indoor:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 9 by 13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare cake layers as directed above. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake barely start to pull away from sides. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Fred Ombongi
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These squares were delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Lougiemark Gumaru
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I've made these squares several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is always flaky and buttery, and the filling is always creamy and tart. I love the way the lemon flavor shines through.


Thabani Phumlani
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These squares are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the tangy lemon filling and the sweet shortbread crust. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Jordan Harvey
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The lemon filling was perfectly tart and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Erin Ricksgers
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These squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Josmi Medina
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I've made these lemon cream squares a few times now, and they always turn out great. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion. The crust is always flaky and buttery, and the filling is always tart and creamy. I love the way the lemon flavor shine


Chim amaka Esther
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These lemon cream squares were delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


MRP ESOV
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The lemon filling was perfectly tart and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Angel Gabriel YT
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These squares were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used fresh lemons for the filling and the flavor was perfect. The shortbread crust was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Eyong Arrey
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I've made these lemon cream squares several times now, and they always turn out amazing. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of the tangy lemon filling and the sweet shortbread crust.


Jimmy Cole
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These lemon cream squares were a hit with my family! The shortbread crust was buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling was perfectly tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.