Luscious Lemon Squares
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly sweet, Luscious Lemon Squares are the ultimate treat for citrus lovers. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a silky lemon filling made from fresh zest and juice, these squares strike the perfect balance between tartness and sweetness. Easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and sugar, this crowd-pleasing dessert is baked to perfection and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Perfect for gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a refreshing post-dinner indulgence, these 16 golden squares are a burst of sunshine in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, they’re your go-to recipe for a bright, zesty treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until well combined.
Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture, and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust, making sure it reaches the edges.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs with the zest and juice of 2 lemons, and the remaining 1.5 cups of granulated sugar.
Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to the lemon-egg mixture, and whisk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the lemon filling over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden.
Remove the lemon squares from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the lemon squares out of the dish.
Dust the top generously with powdered sugar before slicing into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy your luscious lemon squares!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 992 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 899 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 671.1 g | 244% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 433.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
