The Creamy Lemon Squares

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Creamy Lemon Squares: Tangy, Zesty, and Irresistibly Creamy

Introduction:
Indulge your taste buds with these delightful creamy lemon squares! Bursting with tangy lemon flavor and boasting a velvety smooth texture, these squares are the perfect blend of sweet and citrusy. Whether you’re craving a refreshing dessert for a sunny afternoon or looking to impress guests at your next gathering, these creamy lemon squares are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Follow along with this simple recipe to create a treat that will brighten any day.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the lemon filling:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter for the crust. Using a fork or pastry cutter, blend the ingredients together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth.
  6. Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.
  7. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove the creamy lemon squares from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, refrigerate the lemon squares for at least 1-2 hours, or until chilled and firm.
  10. Before serving, dust the top of the lemon squares with powdered sugar. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the squares out of the baking dish, then cut them into squares or rectangles.
  11. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness of these irresistible lemon squares!

Conclusion:
With their luscious lemon filling and buttery crust, these creamy lemon squares are sure to brighten your day with every bite. Whether enjoyed as a dessert after dinner or a sweet treat with afternoon tea, these squares are a delightful way to satisfy your citrus cravings. So whip up a batch today and indulge in the zesty goodness of these irresistible treats!

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