Wheat-free, egg-free, Creamy Lemon Squares

Name: Wheat-free, egg-free, Creamy Lemon Squares Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 c. Corn Flakes crushed; 1/4 c. cornstarch (= 1/2 c. flour); 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick); 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 (8 oz.) package of Neufchatel cheese; 1 c. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. cornstarch + 1/2 c. water (= 2 eggs); 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (= 2 Tbsp. flour); 3 Tbsp. grated lemon peel; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. powdered sugar

Minutes to Prepare: 30
Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

1 c. Corn Flakes, crushed1/4 c. cornstarch (= 1/2 c. flour)1/4 c. brown sugar1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick)1 Tbsp. sugar1 (8 oz.) package of Neufchatel cheese1 c. granulated sugar2 tsp. cornstarch + 1/2 c. water (= 2 eggs)1 Tbsp. cornstarch (= 2 Tbsp. flour)3 Tbsp. grated lemon peel1/4 c. lemon juice1/4 tsp. baking powder2 tsp. powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Combine crushed corn flakes with 1/4 c. cornstarch, brown sugar, and 1 tbsp. granulated sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender and press mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake 15 min. Beat Neufchatel Cheese and remaining sugar until well blended. Add 2tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 c. water, and 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and baking powder; pour over crust. Bake 35 - 40 min. or until sides are lightly brown. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining lemon peel and powdered sugar, if desired, before serving. Cut into 2x2 squares. Makes 16 servings.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEARLYMOM.

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 158.3
Total Fat: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 21.0 mg
Sodium: 114.3 mg
Total Carbs: 22.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 1.6 g

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