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Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe | Tangy & Sweet Dessert
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Creamy Lemon Squares

A simple yet elegant dessert featuring a graham cracker crust and a smooth, tangy lemon filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • Zest of 2 lemons

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, press into a baking dish, and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, and lemon zest, pour over the crust.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool, and refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Add a meringue topping if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.