LEMON SQUARES - GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. Mean Chef's quote on the recipe: "DBMNMR = Don't Blame Me, Not My Recipe", and therefore, I haven't felt badly about making a few changes. The original recipe had a much thicker graham cracker crust, and didn't really balance well with the delicate and refreshing lemon flavor of the bars. I have since adjusted those measurements for a thinner crust, and hope that you enjoy it.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F with a rack in the center of the oven.
- Make in a 9 inch square pan.
- Place the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter in a medium mixing bowl.
- Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to mix them together thoroughly.
- Scrape the mixture into the baking pan, and use your fingers to press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 7 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven to cool while you make the lemon filling.
- Keep the oven at temperature setting.
- Break the eggs into a large mixing bowl, then add the granulated sugar.
- With the mixer on high speed, beat the mixture until it is light yellow and almost doubled in volume, about 3 minutes.
- Move the beaters around the bowl and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula several times while mixing.
- Add the baking powder and salt, and beat on low speed until just mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Beat in the lemon zest and juice.
- Pour and scrape the filling into the crust and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and wiggles only slightly when the pan is moved.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool.
- Place confectioners' sugar in a small sieve and sprinkle generously over the top of the cooled fining.
- Cut into 16 squares.
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Berenice Daniel
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Gerald Ferrell
[email protected]These lemon squares are a great way to use up leftover lemons.
Ahmad Asif
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for my kids' birthday party and they loved them.
Dean Cunningham
[email protected]These lemon squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mahim Molla
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of lemon squares, but these ones changed my mind. They're so good!
Victor Festus
[email protected]These lemon squares are always a hit with my family and friends.
Roxie Sinesh
[email protected]Delicious! I love the combination of the graham cracker crust and the lemon filling.
Xolani Mokwena
[email protected]The perfect balance of tart and sweet. A must-try!
Bradley MacGrady
[email protected]These lemon squares are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Too Day
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Sami taqavi
[email protected]These lemon squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right.
plantnum musafiii
[email protected]I've tried a lot of lemon square recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly crispy.
Solomon Tumasi
[email protected]These lemon squares were a hit at my last party! The graham cracker crust was the perfect balance to the tart lemon filling. I'll definitely be making these again.