Frozen Lemon Squares Recipes

FROZEN LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in small bowl; press firmly onto bottom of ungreased 8 or 9-inch square pan. BEAT egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and food coloring in small bowl. Pour into prepared pan. BAKE 30 minutes. Cool. Top with whipped cream. FREEZE 4 hours or until firm. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired. Dessert can be chilled instead of frozen.
• Calories 581, Total Fat Grams26.3, Calories From Fat 237, Saturated Fat Grams 15.1, Saturated Fat Grams Pct DailyValue 75, CholesterolMilligrams 178, SodiumMilligrams 289, Sodium Milligrams Pct Daily Value 12, Potassium Milligrams 74, Potassium Milligrams Pct Daily Value 2, Total Carbohydrates Grams 45.2, Total Carbohydrates Grams Pct Daily Value 15, Dietary Fiber Grams 0.6, Dietary Fiber Grams Pct Daily Value 2, Sugars Grams 33.9, Protein Grams 5.9, Protein Grams Pct Daily Value 12, Vitamin A Pct Daily Value 15, Calcium Pct Daily Value 4, Thiamin Pct Daily Value 6, Niacin Pct Daily Value 10, Vitamin C Pct Daily Value 16, Folate Pct Daily Value 15, Magnesium Pct Daily Value 3,
• **Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data."

LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• For the crust: Lightly brush a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with butter. Beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Whisk the flour, cornstarch and salt together in a medium bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and mix just until combined. Evenly press the dough into the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Pierce the dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Cool.
• For the filling: Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, flour, salt, eggs and yolks in a large bowl until thick and light. Lightly whisk in the citrus juices. Pour the filling into the crust. Bake until set but still loose in the center, about 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Cut into 2-inch squares and just before serving, dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

FROZEN LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF.
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press firmly on bottom of 8 or 9-inch square pan.
• In small bowl, beat egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and food coloring (optional). Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 30 minutes.
• Cool.
• Top with whipped cream.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in freezer.
• Note: May be refrigerated instead of frozen.

FROZEN LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix graham crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.
• Beat yogurt and concentrate with mixer until blended; spread over crust.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with COOL WHIP.

MAKEOVER FROSTY LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and cornstarch (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in pecans. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour., Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Fold lemon zest into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; line dish with waxed paper.
• Make crust: An adult should grate butter on a cheese grater with large holes. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add butter; stir with a wooden spoon until combined and mixture looks crumbly.
• Transfer mixture to baking dish; press evenly onto bottom with your hands. Chill crust in freezer 15 minutes. Bake until slightly golden, 16 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make filling: In a large (1 quart) liquid measuring cup, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and milk.
• An adult should remove crust from the oven and pour filling mixture over hot crust. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until filling is set and edges are slightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. An adult should remove dish from the oven. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
• Grip paper; lift out dessert, and set on cutting board. With a sieve, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

BEST LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
• Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
• Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

FREEZABLE LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; press firmly on bottom of 8 inch square pan.
• I use the aluminum foil pans to freeze inches In small bowl combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice and beat well.
• Pour over crumbs into pan and bake 8 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Top with whipped topping and freeze 4 hours or until firm.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with lemon score.
• Keep leftovers in freezer.
• **can be chilled instead of frozen if planning to eat soon.