LEMON CHEESE SQUARES

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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

1/3 cup stick margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FILLING:
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

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.

Faisal Bangash
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The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Keshab Sarker
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These squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Rebecca Gama
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly delicious.


Owais ch Owais ch
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These squares are divine! The lemon and cheese flavors are perfectly balanced.


Dark Blood
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a keeper!


Zulkallaeni Bawa
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These squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


DK Younos
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I'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
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These squares are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Parvez Akhtar
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I love the combination of lemon and cheese in these squares. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jawad Jamil
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These squares are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the cheese filling is creamy and smooth.


Zion Thorne
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I've made these squares several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Maryann Elias
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These squares are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


Maxamed Faarax
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Jennifer Kingwood-Weldon
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These are the best lemon cheese squares I've ever had. The crust is perfect and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Hayat ullah Zaland
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I'm not usually a big fan of lemon desserts, but these squares changed my mind. They're so light and refreshing.


Pretak Prasad
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These squares are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They're also incredibly addictive!


Michel Kazan
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I 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
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I will definitely be making these again.


Jagath Nishantha
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I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Sulaiman Safi
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These 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.


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