Description
Creamy Lemon Squares are a delightful dessert with a buttery crust and zesty lemon filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 squares graham crackers
- ¼ cup of sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 can (12oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, graham crackers, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon juice.
- Serve chilled for the best taste.
- Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Squares, dessert, lemon, baking