Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our collection of lemon square recipes. These classic treats are elevated to new heights with unique twists and variations. From the traditional Magic Lemon Squares, known for their luscious lemon filling and buttery shortbread crust, to the tangy Meyer Lemon Squares with their fragrant citrus notes, each recipe offers a burst of sunshine in every bite. Gluten-free and vegan alternatives cater to dietary preferences, while the No-Bake Lemon Squares provide a quick and easy option without compromising taste. Chocolate lovers will delight in the Lemon Chocolate Swirl Bars, a harmonious blend of tangy lemon and rich chocolate. And for a touch of elegance, try the Lemon Raspberry Squares, featuring a vibrant raspberry swirl that complements the zesty lemon filling.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES
A bright pop of citrus makes everything taste like sunshine, so it's no wonder that these Luscious Lemon Squares have become such a popular treat. Refreshing, sweet and just a little tart, lemon square bars are an easy-but-classic dessert. You'll want to keep this simple recipe for lemon squares handy so that you'll be able to whip up some beautiful sweets whenever the occasion calls for it.
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon until well mixed. Press in ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
- Bake crust 20 minutes; remove from oven. In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
MAGIC LEMON SQUARES
Make and share this Magic Lemon Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 1 8-inch square cake
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F (325F if using a glass dish).
- In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, coconut, nuts, sugar, baking powder, and butter. Stir to a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and lemon juice.
- Pat 1/2 of crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread milk mixture over and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly before serving.
LEMON SQUARES
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Mix the flour and confectioners' sugar in a bowl and add the melted butter, mixing until a dough forms. Press the mixture firmly into a 9- by 13- by 2-inch pan. Bake the crust for 25 minutes.
- For the filling: While the crust is baking, with an electric mixer, combine the eggs, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and salt, and beat until smooth. Pour the mixture over the baked crust. Bake for 20 minutes more.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely. Sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares and serve.
BEST LEMON SQUARES
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
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
MAGIC LEMON SQUARES RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by á-2795
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a bowl combine oats, flour, coconut, nuts, sugar, baking powder and butter, mix until crumbly. Combine sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pat 1/2 mixture evenly on bottom of 9x9 pan. Spread milk mixture and sprinkle the remaining crumbs. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your lemon squares.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the lemon squares tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a good quality lemon: The lemon flavor is the star of this recipe, so make sure to use a good quality lemon.
- Don't overbake the lemon squares: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the lemon squares cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape better.
- Store the lemon squares in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These lemon squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light, refreshing, and bursting with lemon flavor. They're also easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give these lemon squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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