Who doesn’t like lemon squares? They have always been a very popular dessert and make a great ending to any meal. As we are all trying to eat healthier, this recipe is for a lighter lemon square and it comes from Ingredients, Inc. one of my favorite recipes sites.
Lighter Lemon Squares
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
¾ cup crushed reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 20)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons confectioners sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil with ends extending over the sides. Combine wafer crumbs, ½ cup flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with a mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 tablespoons flour, mixing well. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
4. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining lemon zest just before serving.
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