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Creamy Lemon Squares

Creamy Lemon Squares

This recipe makes delicious creamy lemon squares with a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 squares
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 24 squares graham crackers
  • ¼ cup sugar

For the Lemon Filling

  • 1 can (12oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker squares, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  • In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over the crust.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing into squares.

Notes

These lemon squares are best served chilled. You can add powdered sugar on top for extra sweetness.
Keyword creamy lemon squares, easy lemon squares, lemon dessert