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Creamy Lemon Squares 🍋

These ultra-smooth, tangy-sweet lemon squares feature a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon curd filling—like sunshine in every bite! Perfect for spring, summer, or whenever you need a citrusy pick-me-up.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Pinch of salt

For the Lemon Filling:

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

For Dusting:

Powdered sugar

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

2️⃣ Make the Crust:

In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 15-18 mins until lightly golden.

3️⃣ Make the Filling:

Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.

Add lemon juice, zest, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

4️⃣ Bake:

Pour filling over the hot crust.
Bake 20-25 mins until set (edges should be lightly golden; center may jiggle slightly but will firm up as it cools).

5️⃣ Cool & Chill:

Let cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.

6️⃣ Serve:

Lift out using parchment, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares.

Tips for Success

✔ Use fresh lemons—bottled juice won’t give the same bright flavor!
✔ Don’t overbake the filling—it should be custardy, not rubbery.
✔ Chill thoroughly for clean slices.

Variations

🔸 Lime or Orange Squares: Swap lemon juice/zest for another citrus.
🔸 Coconut Crust: Add ¼ cup shredded coconut to the crust.
🔸 Berry Swirl: Swirl in raspberry jam before baking.

Why You’ll Love These:

☀️ Zesty, creamy, and not too sweet
☀️ Easy to make ahead (keeps 4 days in the fridge)
☀️ Crowd-pleasing dessert for picnics, potlucks, or tea time

Pro tip: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries! 🍓

Enjoy your burst of sunshine! 🌞🍋