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Easy Lemon Squares

If you are a fan of lemon desserts, then you are going to absolutely love these Easy Lemon Squares. A buttery shortbread crust with a tangy lemon topping creates this luscious citrus dessert.

Easy Lemon Squares

These lemon squares are a real favourite in my home, and with good reason too. Not heavy or dense, these make a great dessert or treat. What I really love about this dessert is that it can be made even a day in advance. Bake and keep refrigerated, then just before serving, sift powdered sugar over the top and slice into squares. Dessert sorted!!!

Easy Lemon Squares

Besides being so easy to make, this recipe uses minimal and basic ingredients. with just 6 ingredients, baking these lemon squares is an absolute breeze.

Easy Lemon Squares

Made with a sweet buttery shortbread crust and topped with a tangy lemon filling, this is one amazing dessert.

Easy Lemon Squares

MAKING THE EASY LEMON SQUARES

FOR THE CRUST

Easy Lemon Squares

Start by making the shortbread crust. In a bowl, combine the powdered / icing sugar, white granulated sugar and flour.

Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the sugar and flour mixture and mix to form a soft dough.

Press out the dough evenly into a greased and lined 8 inch / 20cm square container and prick the crust with a fork. This will let the steam out ensure that the crust does not rise. Bake at

320°F / 160°C for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and pour the lemon filling over the base.

TO MAKE THE LEMON TOPPING

Easy Lemon Squares

Using an electric, handheld beater or whisk beat the eggs and sugar very well, for about 5 minutes. This will help dissolve the sugar and avoid the grainy texture once the lemon squares have been baked.

Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest and flour and beat for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour this filling over the partially baked crust. Return it immediately to the oven and bake for a further  20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and firmly set.

Allow to cool before slicing and dusting with powdered / icing sugar.

It is important to allow the lemon bars to cool completely before slicing. This ensures that the inside is well set and makes slicing into neat squares easier. To help speed the cooling process, I usually pop the tin into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until completely cool before slicing.

Easy Lemon Squares

Enjoy ♥

Easy Lemon Squares

Easy Lemon Squares

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings 9 Squares
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If you are a fan of lemon desserts, then you are going to absolutely love these Easy Lemon Squares. A buttery shortbread crust with a tangy lemon topping creates this luscious citrus dessert.

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST

  • 1 ¼ cup / 150g all purpose / cake flour
  • 2 Tablespoons / 25g white sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons / 15g powdered / icing sugar
  • 10 Tablespoons / 140g butter

FOR THE TOPPING

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup / 200g white sugar
  • ¼ cup / 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup / 40g all purpose / cake flour

Instructions

TO MAKE THE CRUST

  • Start by making the shortbread crust. In a bowl, combine the powdered / icing sugar, white granulated sugar and flour.
  • Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the sugar and flour mixture and mix to form a soft dough.
  • Press out the dough evenly into a greased and lined 8 inch / 20cm square container and prick the crust with a fork. This will let the steam out ensure that the crust does not rise. Bake at
  • 320°F / 160°C for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and pour the lemon filling over the base.

TO MAKE THE LEMON TOPPING

  • Using an electric, handheld beater or whisk beat the eggs and sugar very well, for about 5 minutes. This will help dissolve the sugar and avoid the grainy texture once the lemon squares have been baked.
  • Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest and flour and beat for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour this filling over the partially baked crust. Return it immediately to the oven and bake for a further 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and firmly set.
  • Allow to cool before slicing and dusting with powdered / icing sugar. SEE NOTE 1

Notes

  1. It is important to allow the lemon bars to cool completely before slicing. This ensures that the inside is well set and makes slicing into neat squares easier. To help speed the cooling process, I usually pop the tin into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until completely cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    22nd February 2019 at

    Easy, and lemon are two words I like to see when I’m looking for a dessert to make! Terrific recipe!!

    Reply
  2. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    22nd February 2019 at

    The delicious lemon filling reminds me of Lemon meringue pie Ashika. That was always a favourite of mine. These look super tasty! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

    Reply
  3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    25th February 2019 at

    5 stars
    Lemon squares are one of my favorite desserts and these look unbeatable! I have to try them soon!

    Reply
  4. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    25th February 2019 at

    5 stars
    I am such a huge fan of lemon desserts! Love the smooth lemony filling in these squares and the shortbread crust looks divine! Thanks for a great recipe Ashika!

    Reply
  5. Maria | kitchenathoskins says

    25th February 2019 at

    Such a delicious summery treat! I’ve always loved lemon bars but never attempted to make them for the fear of messing up. But, this recipe looks so easy and delicious:)

    Reply
  6. Laura says

    26th February 2019 at

    I love lemon squares, Ashika! One of my all-time favorites! I need to make some ASAP! ‘Tis the season for them, too!

    Reply

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