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Creamy Lemon Squares

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, tangy lemon filling for a refreshing and classic dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
Filling
  • 4 eggs
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare and bake crust.
  2. Mix filling ingredients.
  3. Pour over crust and bake.
  4. Cool and dust with sugar before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.