LEMON CHEESE SQUARES
With a tangy filling and a nutmeg-flavored crust, this dessert hits the spot after a meal or as a snack. My grandmother made these bars for me when I was growing up, and they were my favorite.-Emily Weedman, Milwaukie, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream margarine and brown sugar. Combine the flour, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., For filling, place the cottage cheese, egg, egg white and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Add the sugar, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; cover and process until blended. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° for 30-34 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Faisal Bangash
f_bangash93@yahoo.comThe crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.
Keshab Sarker
skeshab63@yahoo.comThese squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Rebecca Gama
rebecca-g@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly delicious.
Owais ch Owais ch
o_c@gmail.comThese squares are divine! The lemon and cheese flavors are perfectly balanced.
Dark Blood
d_b47@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's a keeper!
Zulkallaeni Bawa
bz70@hotmail.comThese squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
DK Younos
younos.d40@hotmail.comI've tried several lemon cheese square recipes, and this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious.
FaizanUllah Dawar
f_d@yahoo.comThese squares are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Parvez Akhtar
p@gmail.comI love the combination of lemon and cheese in these squares. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Jawad Jamil
jamil@yahoo.comThese squares are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the cheese filling is creamy and smooth.
Zion Thorne
zion75@yahoo.comI've made these squares several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Maryann Elias
e@gmail.comThese squares are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.
Maxamed Faarax
maxamed.f@yahoo.comI made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Jennifer Kingwood-Weldon
jk57@hotmail.frThese are the best lemon cheese squares I've ever had. The crust is perfect and the filling is creamy and delicious.
Hayat ullah Zaland
h.zaland@yahoo.comI'm not usually a big fan of lemon desserts, but these squares changed my mind. They're so light and refreshing.
Pretak Prasad
prasad@hotmail.comThese squares are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're also incredibly addictive!
Michel Kazan
kazan_michel@gmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different types of cheese and fruits, and it always turns out great.
Zotha Hlongwaneh
zh31@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I will definitely be making these again.
Jagath Nishantha
jagath@hotmail.co.ukI made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Sulaiman Safi
ssulaiman40@gmail.comThese lemon cheese squares were delightful! The combination of the tangy lemon and creamy cheese filling was perfect. The crust was buttery and flaky, and the overall texture was amazing.