Best 6 Makeover Frosty Lemon Squares Recipes
Indulge in the delectable delight of Frosty Lemon Squares, a classic dessert that combines the refreshing tang of lemons with a creamy, velvety filling and a crumbly, buttery crust. This timeless treat is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With variations ranging from the classic recipe to gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly options, there's a Frosty Lemon Square to satisfy every palate and dietary preference. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing flavors and textures of this beloved dessert through a collection of carefully curated recipes.
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MAKEOVER FROSTY LEMON SQUARES
This dessert has a lemony filling sandwiched between two creamy layers and a crunchy crust. What's not to love? Simple changes in the original recipe subtracted a lot of the calories and saturated fat, but left a ton of great lemon flavor and a rich cream cheese layer. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and cornstarch (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in pecans. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour., Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Fold lemon zest into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LEMON CREAM SQUARES
Steps:
- Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. (No heat source under cookies). Spray 9 by 13-inch foil pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- For lemon layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat with an electric mixer on low speed the cake mix, butter, and egg until well combined and smooth. Press cake mixture evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
- For top layer:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon or lime gelatin on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cake layer. Place foil pan in a second foil pan for stability and insulation. Place on hot grill away from heat. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Remove from grill and cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Indoor:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9 by 13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare cake layers as directed above. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake barely start to pull away from sides. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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.
CREAMY LEMON SQUARES
Get a sunny pop of color with our Creamy Lemon Squares recipe! This lemon squares recipe will help you get dessert squares bursting with intense flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Baking Ingredients
Time 3h23m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Line 8-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
- Beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
- Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle dessert with powdered sugar and remaining zest just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
LEMON SQUARES
The recipe for these sweet, tart squares, adapted from the "Wellesley Cookie Exchange Cookbook" by Susan Mahnke Peery, was published in The Times in December 1990, part of a Christmas cookie roundup. But they can be made for just about any occasion, whether you're in the holiday spirit or just craving something with a little pucker. The buttery shortbread mellows a lemon topping, as does the dusting of confectioners' sugar. Make it to cap off a weeknight dinner, or for a weekend afternoon snack, paired with a cup of tea.
Provided by Dena Kleiman
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together two cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt. Add melted butter and stir to thoroughly combine. Spread with clean hands in an even layer into a 9-by-13-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and remaining flour. Pour onto the hot baked shell and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until just set. Using a small, fine meshed sieve, sift remaining confectioners' sugar on top when cool. Cut into equal bars.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 155 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams
NO BAKE LEMON SQUARES
I learned this recipe at school in my home economics class many, many years ago. It was such a hit, it was my job to make these on every special occasion. They are very tart with the lemon juice. You can use either fresh squeezed lemon or lemon juice from the bottle. I find that fresh lemons are a hit and miss with the strength of the tartness so I generally use the bottled juice. If you use fresh, you can also grate some lemon peel into the filling.
Provided by DeeDee
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 36 squares
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- FILLING.
- In a small bowl, mix Condensed Milk with the 1/4 cup Lemon Juice. It will appear runny at first but when it sits, it thickens. Set aside.
- In a square container (I use a Tupperware square container that I can seal with the lid) line with graham crackers. You will have to cut some crackers to fit. Take a bread and butter knife and gently saw through the cracker until it cuts through.
- Top with the lemon mixture.
- Top the lemon mixture with another layer of graham crackers. Again, you will have to cut some to fit around the edges.
- ICING.
- Cream the butter with a bit of the icing sugar until there are no lumps left. Add more icing sugar a bit at a time until it's too hard to stir. Add a tsp of lemon juice and mix until smooth again and no lumps remain. Keep alternating icing sugar and lemon juice until its of spreading consistency.
- Spread over top layer of graham crackers.
- Cover and let sit over night.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 45.5, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender instead.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before you start baking.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
- Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
- If you don't have any heavy cream, you can use milk instead.
- You can also add other citrus fruits to this recipe, such as oranges, limes, or grapefruits.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These Frosty Lemon Squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're refreshing, tart, and sweet, with a creamy filling and a crispy crust. They're also very easy to make, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these Frosty Lemon Squares a try.
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