Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe
These tangy lemon bars feature a buttery shortbread crust and a silky lemon filling made with fresh juice and condensed milk. Chill, dust with sugar, and slice to serve!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–37 minutes (crust + filling)
- Total Time: ~3 hours
- Yield: 16 small or 9 large squares
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust:
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Salt
Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Filling:
Eggs
Fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest
Sweetened condensed milk (or heavy cream)
Vanilla extract (optional)
Topping:
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
Make the crust: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the filling: While the crust bakes, whisk eggs, lemon juice, zest, sweetened condensed milk (or cream), and vanilla until smooth and pale.
Pour filling over warm crust and return to oven. Bake 18–22 minutes, until just set and slightly jiggly.
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
Let chill fully to ensure the filling sets properly.
For a citrus twist, add lime or orange zest to the filling.
Graham cracker crust or gluten-free flour can be used for variation.
Keep chilled for clean slicing and best texture.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/creamy-lemon-squares-recipe/
