Creamy Lemon Squares
3 Hr(s) 23 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)
25 Min(s) Prep
2 Hr(s) 58 Min(s) Cook
Get a sunny pop of color with our Creamy Lemon Squares recipe! This lemon squares recipe will help you get dessert squares bursting with intense flavor.
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
20 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold margarine, cut up
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 2 lemons, divided
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. powdered sugar
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
2
Line 8-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
3
Beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
4
Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle dessert with powdered sugar and remaining zest just before serving.
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Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Substitute 1 Tbsp. each lemon, lime and orange zest for the 3 Tbsp. lemon zest.
Tip 2
Note from the Kraft Kitchens
For a softer crust, reduce the crust baking time from 15 min. to 5 min.
Tip 3
Note
You should get about 1 Tbsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from each lemon.
Tip 4
Nutrition Bonus
You'd never guess that this great-tasting version of a classic dessert is made with better-for-you products and can fit into your healthful eating plan.
Nutrition
Calories
170
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 130mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 18g
36%
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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