Luscious Lemon Squares
Serves: 6
Lelia Marks
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
37
Sweetness
52
Sourness
43
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2.666667 cups
Granulated Sugar1 tsp
Almond Extract3 cup
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Fine Sea Salt3 tbsps
Lemon Zest (grated)3 cup
Lemon Juice (fresh)Directions:
1
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2
Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking sheet (otherwise known as a quarter sheet pan) with some cooking spray
3
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or you can use a food processor), cream your butter with the sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy
4
Whisk the flour and salt in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps
5
Turn the mixer speed to low, add the flour into your butter and mix until just incorporated
6
(Make sure not to over-mix
7
) Turn the dough onto the baking sheet, flour your hands and press it out evenly on the bottom and up the sides
8
Pop in the fridge for an hour (or overnight) to chill
9
Pop the crust in the oven and bake until a light golden brown, about 20 minutes
10
Cool completely on a wire rack
11
For the filling: While the crust is cooling, make your filling
12
Crack your eggs into a large bowl and add the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour
13
Whisk until combined
14
Pour into the crust and spread evenly
15
Put back in the oven and bake until the filling is completely set, about 30 minutes
16
Let cool to room temperature before serving
17
Dust with confectioners' sugar and then cut into 20 to 24 squares to serve
18
Garnish with raspberries, if desired