Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe

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Creamy Lemon Squares
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & line 8 square baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan [to be used as handles to lift out baked & cooled pastry].
  2. FOR THE CRUST: In medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour & brown sugar.
  3. Cut in butter/margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  5. Bake 15 minutes.
  6. FOR THE FILLING: Meanwhile, in medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cheese & sugar until well blended.
  7. Add eggs & 2 tablespoons flour, mixing well.
  8. Blend in 1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice & baking powder.
  9. Pour over crust.
  10. Bake 25-28 minutes or until center is set.
  11. Cool completely, then cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  12. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or garnish with remaining lemon zest.
  13. Cut into squares to serve.
  14. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 141.95 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.72g 7%
Cholesterol 31.95mg 11%
Sodium 37.07mg 2%
Potassium 42.66mg 1%
Total Carbs 23.98g 8%
Sugars 18.07g 72%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 1%
Protein 1.67g 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 15.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 324.74 Kcal (1360 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.8g 7%
Cholesterol 73.09mg 11%
Sodium 84.82mg 2%
Potassium 97.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 54.85g 8%
Sugars 41.34g 72%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 1%
Protein 3.82g 3%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 2%
Calcium 36.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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