Creamy Lemon Squares
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Lemon Squares, a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of sunshine with every bite. These squares feature a luscious combination of sweetened condensed milk and fresh lemon juice, creating a zesty flavor that is irresistible. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a sweet finish to any meal, these creamy treats can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. With their quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself making them again and again. Serve them at your next event or keep them on hand for an easy yet elegant dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 graham crackers
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 can (12oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crumble the graham crackers until fine. Mix in sugar and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned; let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks; whisk until smooth. Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating; cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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