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Lighthouse Lemon Squares

Lemon squares are a classic dessert, I love making them at the holidays. You won't believe how smooth these are.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade lemon square, lighthouse lemon square recipe, lighthouse lemon squares
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill 5 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 366 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened

Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray.  In a large bowl combine flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, pecans and butter, mix well.  Press dough evenly in pan.  Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and edges begin to pull away from sides of pan.  Cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.  Gradually stir in water, blend until smooth.  Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice.
  3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.  Slowly stir in hot filling mixture until well blended.  Cool 30 minutes.  Spoon filling over cooled crust and spread evenly.  Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.  Spoon onto lemon filling; spread evenly.  Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or over night.
Nutrition Facts
Lighthouse Lemon Squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 131mg5%
Potassium 71mg2%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 785IU16%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.