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Tangy Lemon Squares recipe is a Dessert meal that takes 65 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dessert, you will like Tangy Lemon Squares!

Tangy Lemon Squares

Tangy Lemon Squares Recipe
Tangy Lemon Squares

Adapted from the Rosie's Bakery All-Butter, Cream-Filled, Sugar-Packed Baking Book. Thanks to the zest and juice of 6 lemons, these bars are definitely not lacking in tartness or citrus flavour! The custard has less sugar than your standard lemon bar and tastes refreshing and bright, without any allusion to the eggy base. Bring a pan to the next picnic or bakesale and watch it disappear!

What Course Is Tangy Lemon Squares?

Tangy Lemon Squares is for Dessert.


How Long Does Tangy Lemon Squares Recipe Take To Prepare?

Tangy Lemon Squares takes 40 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Tangy Lemon Squares Recipe Take To Cook?

Tangy Lemon Squares takes 65 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Tangy Lemon Squares Recipe Make?

Tangy Lemon Squares makes 20 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Tangy Lemon Squares Recipe?

The ingredients for Tangy Lemon Squares are:

Base
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup flour
3.5 oz non-hydrogenated shortening
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 egg white, for glazing
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Topping
4 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cup superfine (instant dissolving) sugar
zest of 5 lemons
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tbsp custard powder (like Bird's)
pinch salt
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)


How Do I Make Tangy Lemon Squares?

Here is how you make Tangy Lemon Squares:

Preheat the oven to 350F and generously grease an 8" square pan.In a coffee grinder, process the sugar to a fine powder. Add to a bowl with the flour and nutmeg. Add the shortening and blend with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly, then add the vanilla and water and mix until the dough comes together. Press into the bottom of the pan and brush generously with the egg white. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven (leave oven on) and place into the freezer for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat together the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, lemon zest, flour, custard powder, salt and lemon juice. Pour onto the base.Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set and golden. Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight before cutting and serving.Serving Size: Makes 20 squaresNumber of Servings: 20Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.


What's The Nutritional Info For Tangy Lemon Squares?

The nutritional information for Tangy Lemon Squares is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 20
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 145.6
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 46.3 mg
  • Sodium: 17.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g

What Dietary Needs Does Tangy Lemon Squares Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Tangy Lemon Squares is Lactose Free


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