Easy Lemon Squares
These effortlessly elegant squares feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky, three-ingredient filling. They’re a bright, budget-friendly dessert that delivers a punch of sunny flavor in every bite.
8 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 24 sheets graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup Schnucks sugar
- 1/4 cup Schnucks unsalted butter, melted
- 4 medium lemons, zested and juiced (1 1/2 tbsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice)
- 1 (12 oz.) can Schnucks sweetened condensed milk
- 2 egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, grind graham crackers until a fine crumb is formed. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in sugar, butter and 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest. Firmly press mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about ten minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth. Pour into cooled crust and bake until set, 15–20 minutes. Let cool completely, at least one hour, before slicing into 8 squares.
Nutrition Facts
359 Calories Per ServingFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 2gSugars: 39gProtein: 6gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe