Creamy Lemon Squares Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the crust
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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24 graham crackers
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1/4 cup sugar
→ For the filling
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2 egg yolks
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1 can sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 can fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Butter an 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the edges to make it easier to remove the squares later.
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Break the graham crackers into pieces and add them to a food processor. Process until completely crumbled. Add sugar and melted butter, and mix until the mixture is homogeneous. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan to form a crust.
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Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it is light brown. Remove and set aside to cool completely in the pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth. Add fresh lemon juice and continue whisking until the filling is homogeneous.
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Once the crust has cooled, pour the creamy lemon filling into the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
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Let the lemon squares cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack. You may also refrigerate them after they cool to room temperature for a firmer texture. Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the squares out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into 16 small squares or 9 larger squares.
# Notes:
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Refrigerating the lemon squares after they cool enhances their crunchiness.