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Creamy Lemon Squares

Lemon, show us your sunny pop of color. And while you're at it, your intense burst of flavor. Where would we, and these better-for-you creamy squares, be without you?

Prep time

25 min

Total time

3 hr 23 min

Servings

Makes 16 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup cold margarine
    • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 Tbsp. flour
    • 3 Tbsp. lemon zest, divided
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
    • 2 tsp. powdered sugar
Preparation
  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
  • Beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
  • Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining zest before serving.

Nutrition Notes

You'd never guess that this great-tasting version of a classic dessert is made with better-for-you products and can fit into your healthful eating plan.

Recipe Tips

SubstituteSubstitute 1 Tbsp. each lemon, lime and orange zest for the 3 Tbsp. lemon zest.

NoteFor a softer crust, reduce the crust baking time from 15 min. to 5 min.

NoteYou should get about 1 Tbsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon.

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Amount per serving Calories 170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 130mg
Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 6% DV
Vitamin C 2% DV
Calcium 2% DV
Iron 4% DV

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