Best 7 Layered Lemon Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our layered lemon dessert squares, a culinary masterpiece that combines the perfect balance of tangy lemon, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery graham cracker crust. These exquisite treats are not only a feast for the taste buds but also visually stunning, featuring vibrant layers that create an eye-catching presentation.

Dive into the ultimate lemon experience with our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From the classic Lemon Squares, known for their burst of citrusy goodness, to the decadent Lemon Cheesecake Squares, which combine the richness of cheesecake with a zesty lemon filling, our recipes cater to every palate.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Lemon Bars provide the same delectable lemon flavor without compromising on texture. And if you're short on time, our No-Bake Lemon Squares offer a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet cravings.

No matter your dietary preferences or time constraints, our layered lemon dessert squares are sure to become a beloved favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LEMON SQUARES



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These sweet and tangy old-fashioned Lemon Squares are easy to make from scratch with just 10 minutes of prep!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners sugar, plus extra for dusting at the end
2 cups granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 square, Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g

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

CREAMY LAYERED LEMON SQUARES



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Combine sweet berry and bright citrus tastes with our Creamy Layered Lemon Squares. Lemon gelatin and strawberries meet in these layered lemon squares.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
2 cups ice cubes

Steps:

  • Combine graham crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Whisk in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Top with 2 cups strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice cubes; stir until melted. Refrigerate 5 min. or until gelatin is thickened. Whisk in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over strawberry layer in dish.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with remaining strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.855 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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

LAYERED LEMON DESSERT



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For an absolutely delicious dessert, this recipe makes a wonderful treat. The lemon is so refreshing and the layers are so easy to put together.-Jean Pare`, Vermilion, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
SECOND LAYER:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
THIRD LAYER:
4-1/2 cups cold water, divided
2 packages (2.9 ounces each) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
TOP LAYER:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream; spread over cooled crust. , In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, pudding mix, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in the remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon; cool. Spread over cream cheese layer. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon layer. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LAYERED LEMON DESSERT SQUARES



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I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you're a fan of Key lime pie, try lime flavors instead of lemon. -Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 jars (10 ounces each) lemon curd or 1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Reserve half of mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream and extract until soft peaks form. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over crust. Gently spread lemon curd over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved cracker crumb mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 42g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LAYERED LEMON SQUARES



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Layer on the tangy, creamy and luscious goodness with our Layered Lemon Squares! No need to turn on the oven for these easy-to-make Layered Lemon Squares.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup sugar, divided
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk, divided
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine graham crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and 1/4 cup milk in medium bowl with whisk until blended; spread over crust.
  • Beat pudding mixes and remaining milk with whisk 3 min. Pour over cream cheese layer in pan. Let stand 5 min. or until thickened; cover with COOL WHIP.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 13x9 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make sure the lemon curd is set, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the curd is set.
  • If you don't have graham cracker crumbs, you can make your own by crushing graham crackers in a food processor.
  • To make the whipped cream topping, be sure to use heavy cream that is at least 35% fat. This will help the whipped cream hold its shape.
  • Serve the lemon dessert squares immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These layered lemon dessert squares are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to please everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a dessert to impress your friends and family, give these lemon dessert squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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