Lemon Squares

115 Ratings
  • 5 28
  • 4 40
  • 3 30
  • 2 16
  • 1 1

Lemon squares combine the wonderful flavor of freshly squeezed lemon juice with just a few staples such as sugar, flour, eggs, and milk in this simple Lemon Squares dessert. But not only the ingredients are simple—the recipe is too.

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
Makes about two dozen 2-inch squares
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Ingredients

For the Crust
For the Filling

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; line dish with waxed paper.

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  • Make crust: An adult should grate butter on a cheese grater with large holes. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add butter; stir with a wooden spoon until combined and mixture looks crumbly.

  • Transfer mixture to baking dish; press evenly onto bottom with your hands. Chill crust in freezer 15 minutes. Bake until slightly golden, 16 to 18 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, make filling: In a large (1 quart) liquid measuring cup, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and milk.

  • An adult should remove crust from the oven and pour filling mixture over hot crust. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until filling is set and edges are slightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. An adult should remove dish from the oven. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

  • Grip paper; lift out dessert, and set on cutting board. With a sieve, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Variations

The filling for these lemon squares is very tangy; if you want a less tart version, use 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup milk.

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Reviews (16)

115 Ratings
  • 5 28
  • 4 40
  • 3 30
  • 2 16
  • 1 1
Martha Stewart Member
05/26/2020
I ended up using too much flour for the filling but the crust was wayyyy too crumby I did all the steps for the crust right
Martha Stewart Member
05/26/2020
I ended up using too much flour for the filling but the crust was wayyyy too crumby I did all the steps for the crust right
Martha Stewart Member
04/30/2020
Incredibly delicious and simple recipe. I had issue bringing the dough together using only the wooden spoon so I’d recommend using a dough blender; if you have one, to avoid over working the dough.
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Martha Stewart Member
12/10/2018
very good easy
Martha Stewart Member
03/20/2017
Fantastic! A perfect sweet and tangy mix with a wonderful buttery crust.
Martha Stewart Member
12/15/2015
Do NOT pour the lemon filling over the hot crust or it will fall apart. Wait 2 minutes and pour carefully using the back of a spoon to make it spread as it flows. Otherwise, very yummy.
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Martha Stewart Member
01/10/2013
Overall I loved the recipe made it exactly as marthas, they came out perfect, they taste lemony and tarty. the thing is i can also taste them a little eggy (not much) but I can't figuer out what went wrong :(
Martha Stewart Member
03/13/2012
I admit I was a little wary about the amount of lemon juice in this recipe, but I was determined to give it a try anyways. I loved the extra tartness! They are just what a lemon bar should be. Very yummy.... I will be making these again.
Martha Stewart Member
07/29/2011
this recipe is really good, nice & tart.
Martha Stewart Member
01/16/2011
I have tried plenty of lemon square recipes and this one is by far my favourite. I have been making it for years! I normally add lemon zest to the crust and the filling too. It is a very strong lemon bar but a little more zest never hurts.
Martha Stewart Member
05/06/2009
Don't overbake the crust or it will float when the filling is added. Add 2 T lemon zest to the filling. For a fun treat substitute lime juice and add 2T lime zest to the filling.
Martha Stewart Member
12/10/2008
3/4C Oat flour 4 T Ground Flax Seed In the crust and for the filling substituted skim milk for the whole milk....The Squares came out delicious....I would recommend this recipe to anyone...
Martha Stewart Member
12/09/2008
This is a great VERY YUMMY recipe...Its the same one from the new Cookie Cookbook and the taste is superb. I even experimented a bit on one of my batches using 1 C Regular All Purpose Flour
Martha Stewart Member
10/01/2008
Opps! So sorry - was taking forever to post and thought my post didn't go thru...
Martha Stewart Member
10/01/2008
LOVE these!! Such an easy but oh so tasty recipe. Made these for a shower and it's now our favorite lemon bar recipe. These are fantastic and fun to make.
Martha Stewart Member
10/01/2008
LOVE these!! Such an easy but oh so tasty recipe. Made these for a shower and it's now our favorite lemon bar recipe. These are fantastic and fun to make.
Martha Stewart Member
10/01/2008
LOVE these!! Such an easy but oh so tasty recipe. Made these for a shower and it's now our favorite lemon bar recipe. These are fantastic and fun to make.
Martha Stewart Member
10/01/2008
LOVE these!! Such an easy but oh so tasty recipe. Made these for a shower and it's now our favorite lemon bar recipe. These are fantastic and fun to make.
Martha Stewart Member
12/21/2007
I added some lemon zest...yummy! Great! Love it!
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