MAKEOVER FROSTY LEMON SQUARES
This dessert has a lemony filling sandwiched between two creamy layers and a crunchy crust. What's not to love? Simple changes in the original recipe subtracted a lot of the calories and saturated fat, but left a ton of great lemon flavor and a rich cream cheese layer. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and cornstarch (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in pecans. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses 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 lemon juice, butter, 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 zest into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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habib sohrabi
[email protected]These lemon squares are a great way to impress your friends and family.
Raed Amro
[email protected]I would definitely make these lemon squares again.
Christie Zleisy
[email protected]These lemon squares are a bit expensive to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
Lucy Shay
[email protected]I've never made lemon squares before, but this recipe was easy to follow.
Daniel favour
[email protected]These lemon squares are a great dessert for summer.
Hussain boss
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the frosting on these lemon squares. It's a bit too sweet for my taste.
Maia Riley
[email protected]These lemon squares are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
free firelover
[email protected]I love the combination of the sweet and tart flavors in these lemon squares.
nalubega aisha
[email protected]I've made these lemon squares several times and they're always a hit.
Natasha Mcferren
[email protected]These lemon squares are a great way to use up leftover lemons.
Team Youth Nepal
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Raymond Mercy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lemon squares didn't turn out very well.
sida Jawara
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my lemon squares turned out perfectly.
Aubrey Playz
[email protected]These lemon squares were a bit too tart for me, but my husband loved them.
Ami Hindu
[email protected]I love the way these lemon squares look. They're so elegant and perfect for parties.
Mahmud Haque
[email protected]These lemon squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Alice Jiménez
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for my family and they were a huge success.
Flare Summers
[email protected]The frosting on these lemon squares is amazing! It's so creamy and tangy.
Ahmed Abdelzaher
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly good.
Azmat Wali
[email protected]These lemon squares were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.