Lemon Squares

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
1 Cup Graham wafer crumbs1/2 cup flour1/4 tsp firmly packed brown sugar1/4 cup non-hydrogenated margarine1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs2 tbsp. flour3 tbsp. grated lemon peel, divided1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 tsp. baking powder2 tsp. icing sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Combine crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and the brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15. min.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs and 2 tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 tbsp of the lemon peel, lemon juince and baking powder; pour over crust.

Bake 25 to 28 min or until centre is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with icing sugar and remaining 2 tbsp. grated lemon peel just before cutting into squares. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Serves: 16

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MYSARAH.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 169.9
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.0 mg
  • Sodium: 132.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

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