Wheat-free, egg-free, Creamy Lemon Squares

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 16
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Wheat-free, egg-free, Creamy Lemon Squares calories by ingredient

Introduction

For those of you who can't have eggs or wheat For those of you who can't have eggs or wheat

Minutes to Prepare: 30

Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 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

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.