Makeover Frosty Lemon Squares Recipe

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Makeover Frosty Lemon Squares
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup ground pecans
  • cream cheese layer:
  • 1 package (8 oz) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 carton (8 oz) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
  • lemon layer:
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
  • topping:
  • 1 carton (8 oz) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and cornstarch (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in pecans. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon peel and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Fold lemon peel into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 20 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.91 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 12%
Cholesterol 10.09mg 3%
Sodium 47.39mg 2%
Potassium 44.46mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.33g 11%
Sugars 18.19g 73%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 3%
Protein 1.79g 4%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 15.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.3 Kcal (1136 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.21g 12%
Cholesterol 12.8mg 3%
Sodium 60.11mg 2%
Potassium 56.39mg 1%
Total Carbs 43.55g 11%
Sugars 23.07g 73%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 2.26g 4%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 19.5mg 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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