One of my absolute favourite warm weather desserts are lemon squares. I love love love citrus-y things. I could eat lemon curd with a spoon, and have done so, on multiple occasions, actually..
Anyways, I present to you my most favourite recipe for lemon squares, the epitome of picnics, sundresses and carefree sunny afternoons!
Crust:
3/4 C. butter, room temperature.
1/2 C. sugar.
2 C. unbleached flour.
Filling:
4 eggs.
1 C. sugar.
zest of two lemons.
juice of 3 lemons (approx. 3/4C.)
1/4 C. unbleached flour.
1 tsp. baking powder.
1 tbsp. icing sugar.
1_grease a 13" x 9" pan and line with parchment paper.
3_make the filling. in a mixer beat the eggs and sugar until pale and thickened. 5-8 minutes.
4_add zest, juice and dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
5_pour over your crust and bake at 325 degrees until set, around 25-30 minutes. let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Have a splendid week in the sunshine! xo, T.
They look SO good and tasty!!
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