Luscious Lemon Squares

Dairy Free
Popular
Luscious Lemon Squares
60 min.
25
118kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of our Luscious Lemon Squares, a perfect treat for any occasion! These dairy-free squares are not only popular among dessert lovers but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or simply a sweet snack at home. With a zesty lemon flavor that dances on your palate, these squares are sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this recipe yields 25 servings, making it perfect for sharing. Each square is a harmonious blend of buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling, offering a refreshing burst of citrus that brightens up any day. At only 118 calories per serving, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt!

Whether you're serving them as an antipasti, starter, or snack, these Luscious Lemon Squares are versatile enough to fit any meal. The combination of sweet and tart flavors, along with a light dusting of powdered sugar, creates a visually appealing and delicious dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible lemon squares that are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 25 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, building up 1/2-inch edges.
  3. Bake crust 20 minutes.
  4. Beat granulated sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, baking powder, salt and eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  5. Pour over hot crust.
  6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool; dust with powdered sugar.
  7. Cut into about 1 1/2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories118kcal
Protein3.34%
Fat30.38%
Carbs66.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.48
Glycemic Load
8.37
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3243478376256%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.18kcal
5.91%
Fat:4.07g
6.26%
Saturated Fat:0.88g
5.48%
Carbohydrates:19.96g
6.65%
Net Carbohydrates:19.81g
7.2%
Sugar:15.87g
17.63%
Cholesterol:13.09mg
4.36%
Sodium:79.91mg
3.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.01g
2.01%
Selenium:2.87µg
4.11%
Vitamin A:181.56IU
3.63%
Folate:11.11µg
2.78%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.77%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.69%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.8%
Iron:0.31mg
1.74%
Phosphorus:15.28mg
1.53%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.5%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.22%