Tangy Lemon Squares

Tangy Lemon Squares  

A lovely summertime treat 

Source: Cooking.com

Active Time:  10 Minutes

Total Time:  5 Hours 10 Minutes

Yields: 16 servings

These bars are tangy enough for even true lemon lovers and the sour cream topping makes for an elegant presentation.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

Crust:

1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter)

1 cup flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Pinch of salt 

Filling:

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for extra tang)

3 tablespoons flour

Pinch of salt 

Topping:

1 cup sour cream

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

»DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease 8-inch square baking dish.

Place crust ingredients into a bowl and cut together using pastry blender or two knives.
Press into baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes or until light brown.

While crust is baking, whisk together filling ingredients in a bowl.
Once crust has come out of oven, allow to cool about one minute.
Pour filling onto hot crust and bake 20 minutes or until set.

While filling is baking, combine topping ingredients in a bowl.
Once filling is set, remove from oven and dollop topping over hot filling and spread evenly.
Bake for another 8-10 minutes until topping is set.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Refrigerate until well chilled or overnight.

So glad you have stopped by

I love to read comments from folks visiting me in blogland.

I look forward to new ideas, suggestions, requests

and even any alterations you may have made to one of my recipe posts.

So please leave me a comment and I will buzz by your blog and do the same for you.

Come Back Soon

*&* Often

You're Welcome Anytime!

Aim ♥

 

        Have The Best Day Ever!