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LEMON-EARL GREY SQUARES



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This recipe came from a Cooking Light magazine. We liked it. It is different from the normal lemon squares we are all used to but still quite good. It only has 24.5 carbs and 2.5 g of protein so it still works.

Provided by OceanLuvinGranny

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h8m

Yield 16 Bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 5/8 ounces flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 earl grey tea, bags divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • To prepare crust, line an 8 inch square etal baking pan with foil that extends 2 inches beyond sides of pan; coat foil with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl combine 5.6 ounces flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp tea leaves from 1 tea bag (discar4d the tea remaining in the bag) and salt.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two table knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Press into bottom of prepared pan and Bake at 350 for 19 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • To prepare fillilng:.
  • Place juice in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 tea bag to juice. Cover and steep 10 minutes. Squeeze juice from tea bag into bowl and discard tea bag.
  • Combine granulated sugar, 2 tbsp flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Add rind and eggs to juice.
  • Stir with a whisk until combined well.
  • Remove crust from oven.
  • Pour filling onto hot crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 23 minutes or until set.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pan by lifting foil.
  • Remove foil
  • Cut into 16 bar4s.
  • Sprinkle with 1 tbsp powde4red sdugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.6, Protein 2.4

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES



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The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
4 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • Make crust: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined. Press dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan; prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over hot crust in pan; return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours or up to 3 days. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 4 g

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