Lemon Squares
This is the only recipe you'll ever need for lemon squares, always a crowd favorite. Many lemon bar recipes require cooking lemon curd separately on the stove, but this recipe's filling bakes directly on the crust. They're sweet, tangy, and sure to please everyone.
Tasty Team
93% would make again
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
40 minutes
40 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
40 minutes
40 min
Ingredients
for 9 servings
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and softened at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
For the filling:
- 1.5 cups sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- lemon zest, from 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup lemon juice, approximately from 2 lemons
- powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 299
- Fat 12g
- Carbs 44g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 27g
- Protein 4g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, making sure the ends extend above the edges of the dish to allow for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt for the crust. Add the butter cubes and toss to coat them with the dry ingredients. Add the vanilla extract, if using.. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until the dough is crumbly.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven to allow it to cool slightly while you make the filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and lemon zest. Whisk until well mixed. Add the eggs and lemon juice, and whisk until smooth. For a smoother filling, if desired, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it onto the warm crust.
- Bake for the lemon squares for 20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes-1 hour before lifting it out using the parchment paper. If desired, dust with additional powdered sugar. Cut into squares. Lemon squares can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Enjoy!
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