Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Creamy Lemon Squares (Jennifer Clark)

These are the best!!!
20 reduced fat Nilla Wafers, finely crushed

1/2 c flour

1/4 c packed brown sugar

1/4 c (1/2 stick) cold margarine

1-8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened

1 c sugar

2 eggs

2 tbsp flour

3 tbsp lemon zest, divided

1/4 c fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp baking powder

2 tsp. powdered sugar


Heat oven to 350. Line 8" square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix wafer crumbs, 1/4 c flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.


Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 tbsp flour; mix well. Blend in 1 tbsp lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder; pour over crust.


Bake 25-28 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining lemon zest. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting.


Note: For a softer crust, bake crust initially at 350 for 5 minutes.

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