Creamy Lemon Squares

Creamy Lemon Squares are a sweet and tangy dessert that usually consists of a shortbread crust and a creamy lemon filling. The crust is made of butter, flour, and sugar and is pressed into the bottom of a square baking dish.

The filling is made from lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and sometimes cream or sour cream, which gives it a creamy texture. The squares are baked until the filling is set, then cooled and cut into squares. The result is a sweet, savory, and creamy treat that’s perfect for a dessert or snack.

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Ingredients For Creamy Lemon Squares

Graham crackers: I love using crunchy graham crackers for this recipe. And for me I used to buy sheets and put them in the food processor but now the crumbs are so easy to find I usually just buy them!

Ground Pecans: I usually keep a big bag of frozen pecans in the freezer so it’s easy to make ground pecans quickly! you should to crush them frozen with a mortar and pestle and they break down easily!

Sugar: A little sugar is used to sweeten the crust

Spice: The secret to this addictive crust is just a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. When I use these ingredients in a lemon cake, they blend beautifully with the lemon.

Butter: To help balance the sweetness of the added sugar, I use salted butter.

Egg Yolks: To help thicken the lemon filling, use an egg yolk.

Vanilla: The role of vanilla in the Creamy Lemon Squares recipe is to round out the flavors in the lemon bars

Sour Cream: Sour cream gives a nice, totally unexpected, creamy touch to the lemon filling.

Condensed Milk: Sweetened condensed milk helps provide the sweetness of the lemon.

Lemon juice + zest: Fresh is always best when making citrus bars. I use a grater to remove the lemons zester before squeezing it. You can use Meyer lemons if you want a sweeter flavor and less of the zing of lemon.

How To Make Creamy Lemon Squares?

Set the oven to 350°F For 180 C degrees.

brush a square baking dish with some melted butter.

Grab a mixing bowl and crush graham crackers into it.

Then add sugar and butter to the mixture and mix them together.

After that take the batter and press it into the pan to make the crust or outer layer.

Bake the crust until it turns light brown. This should take about 8–12 minutes.

Leave the crust to cool for 30 minutes.

And while the crust is cooling, you can make the filling! take a large bowl and whisk together the egg yolks and condensed milk.

After that add lemon juice to this mixture and mix it well.

Once the crust has cooled, immediately pour the filling into the crust and make sure it covers the entire surface.

In an oven, place the baking tray and bake until the filling has set. And this should take about 15 minutes.

And at the time when you see that your dish is ready, wait for the dish to cool down.

Then set the dessert aside to cool for at least an hour.

Serve the creamy lemon squares with whipped cream!

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Recipe Tips

• Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. The fresh zest and juice of lemon give your squares a brighter, more pronounced lemon flavor.
• Make sure the butter is softened before mixing it with the flour and powdered sugar for the crust. And this will make it easier to mix and press into the pan.
• Never overdo the boxes. Set the filling but still wobble a bit in the middle. Overcooking can result in a dry, crumbly texture.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar on the surface of the squares just before serving. This will give them a nice, sweet finish and make them look pretty.
• To make it more creamy, you can then add some cream cheese or sour cream to the lemon filling, which will give the bars a more creamy texture.
• If you want to add some crunch to the bars you can add some chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans, to the crust mixture before pressing it into the pan.
• You can also experiment with different flavors by using other citrus fruits like limes or oranges, or by adding different spices or extracts to the filling.

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Questions and answers about the recipe

How Do I Need to Make the Best Preacher Cookies?

Step 1 – Line up baking pans or cookie sheets so that they are ready to drop cookies onto.

Step 2 – In a bowl, add the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla and set aside. Don’t confuse this now.

Step 3 – Take your favorite saucepan and then mix the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder together.

Step 4 – Bring all the ingredients to a boil and then put it on the stove to boil for one minute.

Step 5 – After 1 minute, take the pan off the stove and stir in the oatmeal mixture that you set aside earlier. Then stir quickly so everything mixes together.

Step 6 – Then drop the cookies onto the baking pans using a cookie spoon or two.

Step 7 – Let cookies cool before serving. And in case it doesn’t set up as quickly as you’d like, put the tray in the fridge for a few minutes.

How Long Do Creamy Lemon Squares Last?

Creamy Lemon squares can last for about 3-5 days when stored properly in the refrigerator. They should be kept in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. It is best to consume them within this time frame to ensure that the crust and filling are still fresh and the lemon flavor is at its peak. They may last longer if they are frozen but the quality may not be as good as freshly made.

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How To Store Creamy Lemon Squares?

Store the lemon cream squares in a very airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 3-5 days when stored properly. To keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out, make sure that the container is airtight and that the squares are completely cooled before storing them.

Can You Freeze Creamy Lemon Squares?

Creamy Lemon squares can certainly be frozen. In order to freeze Creamy lemon squares, try first to allow them to cool completely. Then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. As for freezing it, you can even freeze it for up to 3 months. And when you want to thaw it, just take it out of the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

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