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.
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victor wanjala
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my lemon squares turned out perfectly. They were delicious!
Arman Nazir
[email protected]These lemon squares were a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was too runny.
Hamid Yousafzai
[email protected]I had trouble getting the crust to set properly. The lemon filling was good, but the crust was a bit too crumbly.
Jeremiah Arnold
[email protected]These lemon squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends loved them.
dann lowrey
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon squares were surprisingly good. The crust was flaky and the filling was light and fluffy.
M Asad Khaliq
[email protected]Yum! These lemon squares are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
The Zain Malik
[email protected]These lemon squares are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright, sunny flavor.
Md Araful
[email protected]I've made these lemon squares several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to dessert for potlucks and bake sales.
Gwendel Bontemps
[email protected]These are the best lemon squares I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet.
Juan Jose Acosta
[email protected]I made these lemon squares for my family and they disappeared in minutes! The combination of the tangy lemon and the sweet, buttery crust was perfect.
Jahid EditZ.35
[email protected]These lemon squares were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the bright, citrusy flavor and the gooey, rich texture.