Creamy Lemon Squares

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    one 8 inch

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Anna Olson

Published 2011

  • About

Cream cheese is the real secret behind these refrigerated lemon squares—it lends richness and a tang that enhances the tart lemon. It also gives the lemon filling structure so that it doesn’t leak into or underneath the shortbread base. And making the recipe in a food processor keeps the work time to a minimum.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (60

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) s