Description
Creamy Lemon Squares are a bright, zesty dessert with a creamy lemon filling on a soft graham crust.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into an 8×8 baking pan. Bake crust for 8 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate 2 hours for clean cuts.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For clean cuts, refrigerate the bars until well chilled before slicing.
- Fresh lemon juice yields a brighter flavor; bottled juice works too.
- If you don’t have graham crackers, crushed digestive biscuits work as a substitute.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American