French Lemon Squares

French Lemon Squares, also known as tarte au citron, is a classic French dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with a buttery crust.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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French Lemon Squares

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 9 Calories: 1980

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 170 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 4 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 unit Eggs
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add in the flour and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
4. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs.
7. Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until set.
8. Allow the lemon squares to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
9. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.