Creamy Lemon Squares

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Lemon, show us your sunny pop of color and your intense burst of flavor. Where would we, and these better-for-you creamy squares, be without you?

time

prep:

25 min

total:

3 hr 23 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)

1/2

cup flour

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup cold margarine

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened

cup granulated sugar

eggs

Tbsp. flour

Tbsp. lemon zest, divided

1/4

cup fresh lemon juice

1/4

tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

tsp. powdered sugar

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

LINE 8-inch square pan with foil. Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.

BEAT Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

BAKE 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining zest before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 1 Tbsp. each lemon, lime and orange zest for the 3 Tbsp. lemon zest.

Note from the Kraft Kitchens

For a softer crust, reduce the crust baking time from 15 min. to 5 min.

Note

You should get about 1 Tbsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon.

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betsy959

posted:1/21/2013

I made this recipe as a dessert contribution to a dinner party. It was enjoyed by all and a few went back for seconds. I used a 13"x9" pan and doubled the recipe. I will definitely make this recipe again.

thairston74

posted:11/6/2012

I make this recipe at least once a year for the holidays and it is soooo delicious!

susannesieber

posted:7/5/2012

I really like this treat. I have mad it more than once!

omamcm

posted:4/27/2012

The next time I'll double the recipe and bake in a 9x13 pan. My 11 yr. old granddaughter eats few desserts, but this one she raved about. Next to lemon pie, this rates second.

a cook

posted:1/5/2012

These were actually my first lemon bars to make so I didn't know what to expect, and they were delicious!! My guests were equally as pleased, and they were not hard to make at all. Creamy and lemony! Only complaint was that when I sprinkled the sugar on before serving, it disappeared into the bars, because they were so creamy I guess...so they didn't have that 'dusting' of sugar look to them. Not sure if that was my fault, but no one cared because they were so good. I had cooked them extra time to make sure that they were set. Oh well, who cares, I would definitely make them again. Oh...and I made the full fat version, maybe that had something to do with it.

KarenMollung

posted:12/15/2011

I made this recipe for a summer barbeque baking contest. It was the 1st prize winner. These lemon squares are delicious.

a cook

posted:7/9/2011

This is a easy recipe and it is SO good! Every time I make people ask for the recipe!

pixxiespaz

posted:5/29/2011

Delicious!!! I swirled in strawberry preserves and made the crust with crushed nilla wafers. It was a big hit at a family cook out.

S.L.F.

posted:5/26/2011

Delicious recipe! I have a question. Could this be made substituting Cornstarch for the flour in the filling? I have a family member with Gluten intolerence. I have a gluten free crust recipe so that is no problem.

a cook

posted:5/20/2011

I have made this recipe several times and it's a favorite. All my daughter's closes friends ask for it for their birthday. Give it a try and put your favorite topping over it. Delicious!!!