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Creamy Lemon Squares

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Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

For the Creamy Lemon Filling:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup whole milk

For the Topping:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides.

2. Prepare the Crust:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, cold butter cubes, and powdered sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.

3. Make the Creamy Lemon Filling:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • Add the flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.

4. Bake the Lemon Squares:

  • Place the baking dish back into the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.

5. Chill and Serve:

  • Once cooled, refrigerate the lemon squares for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  • Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the chilled lemon squares from the pan. Place them on a cutting board and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Enjoy these Creamy Lemon Squares as a delightful and refreshing dessert!

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