How to Make Creamy Lemon Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, whip up a batch of these delectable Creamy Lemon Squares! This dessert combines the zesty tang of lemons with a rich, creamy filling and a buttery shortbread crust. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, potluck, or simply craving a sweet and refreshing treat, these lemon squares are sure to be a hit.

The key to making these Creamy Lemon Squares is striking the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The filling is made with a combination of freshly s...

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Ingredients

  • 20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cold margarine
  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel, divided
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon CALUMET Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings, one square each

  • PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside. Combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and the brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
  • MEANWHILE, beat Neufchatel cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
  • BAKE 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel just before cutting into squares to serve. Store leftover squares in refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg