Description
These Zesty Lemon Cream Squares are a delightful citrus dessert perfect for summer. A buttery graham cracker crust filled with a tangy and sweet lemon cream, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Lemon Cream Filling:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a lined baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker crust, increase graham crumbs to 2 cups and butter to 8 tablespoons.
- You can substitute lime juice for a tangier flavor or add whipped cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
