Sure! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for creamy lemon squares:
### Ingredients
**Crust:**
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
**Filling:**
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
**Topping:**
– Powdered sugar for dusting
### Instructions
1. **Preheat the oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. **Prepare the crust:**
– In a medium bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar.
– Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
– Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
– Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
3. **Prepare the filling:**
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder.
– Add the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using), and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. **Pour the filling** over the hot crust, spreading it evenly.
5. **Bake** for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden around the edges.
6. **Cool** the lemon squares completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
7. **Cut into squares** and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Enjoy your creamy lemon squares!