Lemon Squares Recipe
Are you looking for a great lemon squares recipe? A delicious dessert, the lemon squares completes your meal. A family favorite that is feasted upon every weekend, this lemon squares recipe should not be missed!
Ingredients
CRUST
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
FILLING
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
Zest of 1 lemon
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
TOPPING
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly butter an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
2. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a large bowl or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until all butter is incorporated.
3. Pack well into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden. Cool completely.
4. Place the eggs, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a large bowl or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Mix until the ingredients are completely incorporated.
5. Pour over cooled crust and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the custard sets. Do not overbake.
6. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
2. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a large bowl or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until all butter is incorporated.
3. Pack well into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden. Cool completely.
4. Place the eggs, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a large bowl or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Mix until the ingredients are completely incorporated.
5. Pour over cooled crust and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the custard sets. Do not overbake.
6. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
