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Creamy Lemon Squares

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Creamy Lemon Squares
June, 2000

Serves 16 (serving size: 1 square) / These irresistible, low-fat morsels are a just-right combination of sweet and tart. Savor each bite with a hot cup of mint tea or a cold glass of milk. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 eggs
14 ounces nonfat sweetened condensed milk
3 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add flour and oats; beat until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gently press mixture into bottom of 8"x8" baking pan. Bake crust for 15 minutes; cool.
2. For topping, beat eggs with mixer until foamy. Add condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon peel, 1 heaping tablespoon flour, baking powder and salt; beat until well blended. Pour mixture over cooled crust. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Cool; sift powdered sugar over top.

Photography by Rita Maas


Calories 86,Fat 3,Perfat 31,Cholesterol 33,Carbo 12,Protein 3,Fiber N/A,Sodium N/A

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