LEMON HAZELNUT SQUARES

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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Summer     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crust
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup chopped husked toasted hazelnuts
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil; butter foil. Mix flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and nuts and blend until fine meal forms. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light brown around edges, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare filling:
  • Blend first 6 ingredients in processor.
  • Pour filling onto hot crust. Bake until filling begins to brown at edges and is just springy to touch, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  • Lift foil and dessert from pan. Gently peel foil from edges. Cut dessert into 16 squares. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly; chill.) Sift powdered sugar over squares; serve at room temperature.

The Gemini Gypsy
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These squares were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter to the shortbread crust next time.


Fahad ulshamsjutta
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were really good. The hazelnut crust was a nice touch.


Kathy Johnson
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These squares were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The lemon and hazelnut flavors were a perfect combination.


Julwina Umpanan
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These squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using a sweeter lemon curd next time.


QASIM GAMER (BLOCH)
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Delicious! The shortbread crust is the perfect base for the creamy lemon filling and crunchy hazelnuts.


Francis Onyekachi
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These squares were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect.


Holey Moley
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using a less sweet lemon curd next time.


whoodee 12
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I love the combination of lemon and hazelnut in these squares. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Raffey Mohd
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These squares were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit.


Lucas Newsome
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These squares were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding a little more butter to the shortbread crust next time.


Pee Man
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Love the tangy lemon and nutty hazelnut flavors in these squares. Perfect for a summer party!


Felicia Patterson
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These squares were easy to make and very tasty. I'll definitely be making them again.


Junaid Ali
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The lemon hazelnut squares were a big hit at my bake sale! They sold out in no time.


Jamali Baloch
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Md Kolim Uddin
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Delicious! The lemon and hazelnut flavors complement each other so well. I used a food processor to make the shortbread crust, which made it extra easy.


Basil Momanyi
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Easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought lemon curd to save time, and it worked perfectly. The squares were a hit at my party.


ShAn Babuo
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These lemon hazelnut squares were a delight! The combination of tangy lemon and nutty hazelnuts was perfect. The shortbread crust was buttery and crisp, and the lemon filling was smooth and creamy. I loved the burst of flavor from the hazelnuts in ev