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Creamy Lemon Squares

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting and serving.

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