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Creamy Lemon Squares

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prep time

25 min

total time

3 hr 53 min

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16 servings, 1 square (53 g) each

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What You Need

1 cup Honey Maid Graham Crumbs

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup cold non-hydrogenated margarine

1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

2 Tbsp. flour

3 Tbsp. lemon zest, divided

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp. Magic Baking Powder

2 tsp. icing sugar

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.

MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese spread and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

BAKE 25 to 28 min. or until centre is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with icing sugar and remaining zest just before cutting into squares to serve.

kraft kitchens tips

How to Easily Sprinkle with Icing Sugar

Measure icing sugar into fine-meshed wire strainer, then shake over dessert.

Note from the Kraft Kitchens

For a softer crust, reduce crust baking time to 5 min.

Make Ahead

Dessert can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving.

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This is a dessert you only need to serve by itself. It is a show stopper !!
posted by a cook | on 12/28/2012

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I will make this and take it to work (otherwise I'll eat the whole thing myself)and everyone loves it!!!
posted by kimberleehammi | on 9/26/2012

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This recipe is so easy and fool proof. Its a easy go to recipe.
posted by Lemoncello | on 1/19/2012

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I followed this recipe, except instead of lemon I used 6 limes!! Makes enough juice and zest and people raved!! Makes a nice touch for a christmas dessert table. Add a couple drops of green food colouring if you want them to look extra limey! Delicious
posted by Creepatron | on 12/22/2011

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So yummy! Added a wee bit more lemon and lemon zest than the recipe called for thought. Brought them to work and everyone loved them!
posted by kare_dolly | on 10/7/2011

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I was a little worried as to some of the reviews about the crust, but very happy that mine turned out perfectly! The crust had a wonderful texture and taste. I didn't use the tin foil and it didn't seem to matter as the squares were easy to remove. They tasted amazing. I'll be making them again.
posted by Gabber01 | on 8/11/2011

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wonderful lemony flavor. My family all loved it
posted by pegsalter74 | on 7/18/2011

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I made these for a Grad party bbq and they were a hit!Such a fresh dessert for any time.
posted by a cook | on 6/11/2011

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I loved these! I didn't have a lemon, and therefore omitted the zest. I would advise keeping them in the fridge to keep them firm. Delicious!
posted by jodylmcdonald | on 4/22/2011

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Wow, super Yummy!!! I made the crust recipe that's on the box of graham crumbs as suggested by others and made it in a springform pan. It turned out excellent. Very much like a thin cheescake. I will definatly make this again.
posted by pd.biblow | on 3/28/2011