Best Lemon Squares Recipes

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THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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It's tough to top a classic lemon bar, but we've done it! We kept the tender, buttery crust and bright filling of the original, and made a few improvements. For our luscious lemon layer, we employed a unique double-cooking method. Simmering first on the stovetop like lemon curd allows us to add butter, which balances the tart and sweet elements and adds a richer, smoother texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 8 lemons)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • For the crust: Add the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 10 times until combined. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse sand, about 30 times. (The dough will not come together in one mass.) Sprinkle the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and lightly pat it down. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the filling: Combine the eggs, yolks, sugar, flour, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Whisk continuously over medium heat, occasionally scraping down the sides and edges of the pan with a rubber spatula, until simmering and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon zest and butter until combined.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Pour the filling over the crust and bake until just set, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Use the foil overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Remove the foil and slice into squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

BEST LEMON SQUARES



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I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.

Provided by beth

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
  • Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
  • Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 162.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g

LEMON BARS



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Ina Garten's Lemon Bars are easy to bake and make for the perfect picnic dessert, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 squares or 40 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.
  • Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
  • For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON SQUARES



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I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is sure to please. -Mary Larson, Maplewood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter
TOPPING:
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown., For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BEST LEMON SQUARES RECIPE



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Luscious lemon filling, rich, buttery shortbread crust, and a dusting of powdered sugar make these lemon squares as delectable as dessert can get.

Provided by Erren Hart

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz butter ((1 cups/2sticks) softened)
1½ cups granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
2 egg yolks (large)
2¼ cups superfine/caster sugar (or granulated sugar)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/160°C
  • Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished bars out of the pan. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a food processor) beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla vigorously until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. It's an important step to beat the butter and sugar well together when making shortbread as this ensures the shortbread is light, crisp and will hold together.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the flour and salt. Add it to the butter mixture and mix until blended (forming large clumps).
  • Add to the prepared pan and using floured hands, press evenly into the prepared pan (including the sides).
  • Dock the dough by pricking the top all with a fork and bake until just golden, around 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat eggs and yolks together in a bowl; whisk in the sugar and flour until smooth. Add lemon zest and lemon juice; whisk well. Pour lemon filling over the crust.
  • Pour filling over the warm crust. Bake the bars for 20-25 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken. Remove bars from the oven and cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until chilled (about 1-2 hours).
  • Once cool, lift the bars out of the pan by lifting with the parchment overhang on the sides.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares before serving.
  • For neat squares, wipe the knife clean between each cut.Cover and store leftover lemon bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 133 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST LEMON SQUARES



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I was directed to this amazing local recipe site and found this recipe. So delicious and so easy to make. Servings depend on how small or large you cut them. Use more or less confectioners sugar for dusting the top. Courtesy of Diane Richmond.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature, cut into 8 pieces)
1 egg white (for glazing)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated, about 1 large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Lightly grease an 9x9" square baking dish with butter.
  • For the base, process the flour and confectioners sugar in a food processor for several seconds.
  • Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20-30 seconds.
  • Press the dough gently and evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so that the egg white spreads over the surface. Pour out the excess.
  • Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Place the base in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep the oven on.
  • Meanwhile prepare the topping: Gently whisk the eggs in a medium-size bowl until lightly mixed.
  • Add the remaining topping ingredients and continue to whisk gently until they are blended.
  • Pour the topping evenly over the base. .
  • Bake until the top is set and golden, about 20-25 minutes. .
  • Allow the lemon squares to cool completely.
  • Sprinkle the surface with confectioners sugar and cut into squares with a sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.
  • Tip: If you plan to keep the squares longer than a day, put them in an air-tight container and refrigerate. You can also freeze them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 105.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 30, Protein 4

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