Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavor of these Zesty Lemon Cream Squares. These creamy and tangy squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion, from summer gatherings to holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Slice into squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, chill before adding the filling.
- Best served chilled and can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
