Luscious Lemon Squares

The wonderful Lemon Squares

My mom made these wonderful Lemon Squares which are really easy to make. You can make this really good dessert in a very short period of time. First you bake the crust for 10 minutes. When the crust is done cooking you should have the batter ready so you can pour that yummy mixture on top of the crust. Then you put the pan in the oven, to bake for less than 15 minutes. You can put the finishing touch on the lemon squares by sprinkling a little confection sugar on top. You can serve this dessert right out of the oven after it cools down or chill it in the fridge. Either way this easy quick dessert is one you must have one day.

Luscious Lemon Squares

Slightly adapted from “The Nashville Cookbook”

Crust:
• 1 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1/4 CUP CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR
• 1/2 CUP UNSALTED BUTTER, SOFTENED

Filling:
• 2 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN
• 1 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR
• 2 TABLESPOONS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
• 2 TABLESPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE
• 1 TEASPOON LEMON ZEST

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. To Make the Crust: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Add butter, and work into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry blender until it forms a dough. Press the dough into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. To Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour over the warm crust.
4. Bake until the filling is set but not browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, and serve immediately. Or, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator before serving.