This recipe for lemon squares is so delicious and very easy to make! There are many different recipes for lemon squares but what I really like about this particular one is that the crust is thin and so is the layer of lemon custard. It’s a delicate treat that isn’t too sweet.
Lemon Squares
A delicate and delicious lemony treat
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 sticks butter salted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the filling
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tbs lemon juice fresh
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbs flour
- 1 tbs lemon zest
Instructions
For the crust
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Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a large baking sheet. Line it with parchment paper then also grease the parchment paper.
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Add the flour and powdered sugar to a large bowl and mix together.
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Grate the butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour and sugar. Mix well until a crumbly dough forms.
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Evenly press the dough into the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 min or until the crust has turned a light golden color.
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While the crust is baking work on the filling.
For the filling
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Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Slowly add in the sugar while whisking. Then add the lemon juice, baking powder, salt, flour and lemon zest and continue whisking until well combined.
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Once the crust is done. Pour the filling on top of the crust. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the filling has set.
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Let cool completely then cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.