Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe

🍋 Creamy Lemon Squares

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

• 4 large eggs

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (for creaminess!)

Optional topping:

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

2. Make the crust:

   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add the flour and salt; mix until crumbly.

   • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

   • Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.

3. Prepare the lemon filling:

   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and flour until smooth.

   • Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream; whisk until fully combined and creamy.

4. Bake the filling:

   • Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust.

   • Return to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly firm to the touch.

5. Cool and serve:

   • Let the bars cool completely in the pan.

   • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting.

   • Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Tips

• For extra tart flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest.

• Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

• These freeze beautifully—wrap individually and thaw in the fridge overnight.