Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with these Creamy Lemon Squares. Bursting with a refreshing lemon flavor and a luscious, creamy filling, these squares are perfect for any occasion—from picnics to family gatherings. The delightful combination of a buttery graham cracker crust and zesty lemon filling makes each bite an exquisite treat that balances sweetness and tanginess. Plus, this recipe is simple enough for beginners, ensuring everyone can enjoy these bright citrus squares at home. Elevate your dessert game with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to impress!
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 squares graham crackers
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 can (12oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Butter and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crumble graham crackers, then mix with melted butter and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned; let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for another 15-20 minutes until set and lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool completely before lifting out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg