PERFECT LEMON SQUARES
The perfect warm-weather dessert, these lemon squares are made with a sweet, flaky crust to balance out the tartness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar. Using a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gently pat into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish, and bake until crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer dish to a rack to cool.
- Reduce oven to 300 degrees. Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon zest and juice, and combine. Sift in remaining 1/2 cup flour, add nuts, and stir to combine. Pour filling onto baked crust, and bake until filling sets, about 40 minutes. Refrigerate until well chilled before slicing, 1 hour and preferably overnight. Dust with confectioners' sugar, slice into pieces with a sharp knife, and serve.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Reem Abu elhija
[email protected]I've made these lemon squares several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The lemon flavor is just right - not too tart, not too sweet.
Rj Sujon
[email protected]These lemon squares were amazing! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling was tart and tangy. I loved that the recipe used fresh lemon juice and zest, which really gave the squares a bright, citrusy flavor.
Raja Talha
[email protected]These were really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and lemony. I would definitely make these again.
Belal Amani
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet crust. I will definitely be making these again.
Jameel Hussain
[email protected]Overall, these were really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and lemony. I would definitely make these again.
Hiram Kamau
[email protected]These were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make these again, but I would use less lemon juice next time.
Laxmi Dhakal
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown, but other than that, these squares were great! The filling was nice and lemony, and the crust was nice and flaky.
Mehtab Ullah
[email protected]These lemon squares were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love that they're not too sweet and the lemon flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
TJ Austin
[email protected]I made these for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
Christian Dentist
[email protected]These were really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and lemony. I would definitely make these again.
foc8joe
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of lemon desserts, but these squares changed my mind! They were the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.
Michael Cross
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Muhammad Nazir
[email protected]I love how these lemon squares are not too sweet. The lemon flavor really shines through. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow.
Bd Gffghhy
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making these again.
Rev Kenny Vvhetstone
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to come together, but other than that, these squares were great! The filling was nice and lemony, and the crust was nice and flaky.
Anil Sharma
[email protected]These lemon squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try adding a bit more sugar next time.
Jackie Groves
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I'm so glad I did! These squares were the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust was also amazing - so buttery and flaky.
ABIR KING
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Elhadji Sow
[email protected]I've made these lemon squares several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The lemon flavor is just right - not too tart, not too sweet.
Maureen Mutiso
[email protected]These lemon squares were absolutely perfect! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling was tart and tangy. I loved that the recipe used fresh lemon juice and zest, which really gave the squares a bright, citrusy flavor.