Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavor of these Zesty Lemon Cream Squares. A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a luscious lemon filling, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Lemon Filling:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Additional:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Make the lemon filling: Whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake until set, then cool and refrigerate.
- Serve: Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor with extra zest or lemon extract.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
