Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creamy Lemon Squares, a refreshing dessert that brings a burst of zesty flavor to any occasion. With their luscious creamy filling made from sweetened condensed milk and fresh lemon juice atop a buttery graham cracker crust, these squares are an irresistible treat for family gatherings and summer picnics alike. Simple to prepare, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that will leave your taste buds craving more. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature, and don’t forget to customize with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for that extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 squares graham crackers
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 can (12 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crush the graham crackers until fine crumbs form. Mix in melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned; allow to cool.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg