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Creamy Lemon Squares

These Creamy Lemon Squares are a zesty, sweet, and silky dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich lemon filling — perfect for any occasion from spring brunches to afternoon treats.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: 9–12 squares 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream
  • Lemon zest or mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into an 8×8” pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest.
  5. Pour filling over crust and bake for 15–18 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Slice into squares and garnish with powdered sugar or toppings.
  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Keywords: creamy lemon squares, lemon bars, citrus dessert, lemon slice, easy lemon dessert, spring lemon recipe

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