Creamy Lemon Squares
Brighten your day with these Creamy Lemon Squares, a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer with every bite. These delightful squares blend the tartness of fresh lemon juice with a creamy filling, all resting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for gatherings or a midday treat, this easy recipe is a family favorite that’s sure to put smiles on faces! Whether you’re enjoying them chilled on a hot day or served at a cozy dinner, these lemon squares are versatile and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 graham crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 can (12 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crush the graham crackers and mix with sugar and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned; let cool.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and fresh lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for another 15-20 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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