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Creamy Lemon Squares

By: Kraft  
"Tangy, sweet, and creamy, these squares are sure to delight true lemon lovers."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings, one square each
 

Ingredients

  • 20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold margarine
  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon CALUMET Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Directions

  1. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside. Combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and the brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
  2. MEANWHILE, beat Neufchatel cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
  3. BAKE 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel just before cutting into squares to serve. Store leftover squares in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 116 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 26mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by MUSCLETART 
We like lemon desserts to be very tangy, so I doubled the lemon juice and reduced the sugar to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by cicada77 
I used a graham cracker crust because I didn't have any wafers and this was still amazing. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by gina 
These are simply to die for! My husband is a big lemon fan, so I made these for him. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Kelly 
These were excellent! Very Creamy with a good amount of lemon flavor. I followed the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by Beth B. 
Easy and tasty! I thought they were a nice change from the traditional lemon bars. I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by LoveTo Bake 
These were great! Tasted like a lemon cheesecake. These did not last long in our house. Great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by AndyFan 
I made these for work and got lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. It's like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by Martha 
This recipe was easy, very tasty, and very good. It's better than the store brought lemon squares. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Noelle 
This was easy and really good. I like things lemony, so I cut the sugar by 1/4 cup and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by Lindsay 
I love lemon bars and I love anything with cream cheese, so I was very excited to try this... MORE

 
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