How to make Lemon Squares?
This recipe takes 40 minutes for 6 servings, medium difficulty.
Lemon squares are a typical New York recipe, ideal for tea time or dessert!
10 min
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
40 min
Total time
Dessert
Meal type
What ingredients for Lemon Squares?
How to prepare Lemon Squares?
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1
In a bowl, mix the flour and 60 gr of sugar.
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2
Melt 120 gr of butter and incorporate it into the mixture.
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3
Grease a square pan and pour the dough inside.
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4
Press with your fingers to spread it evenly.
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5
Bake for 12 minutes at 180°C. Preparation of Lemon Cream:
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6
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and put them in a bowl.
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7
Zest one lemon and extract its juice.
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8
Add to the eggs and beat the mixture, gradually adding the sugar.
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9
Pour the preparation into a saucepan and heat on low heat for 2 minutes.
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10
Gradually add the remaining butter (100 gr) and let it cook on the stove for 15 minutes.
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11
Remove from heat, let cool, and pour the cream over the base.
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12
Refrigerate for 3 hours and cut into squares before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
Preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 30 minutes, for a total of 40 minutes.
This recipe serves 6 people. You can adjust the quantities directly on the page.
This recipe is medium difficulty. It is suitable for cooks with some basic skills.
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