Creamy Lemon Squares 🍋🍮✨
Bright, tangy, and creamy—these lemon squares are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. A buttery graham cracker crust topped with smooth lemon filling makes them irresistible!
Ingredients 🛒
For the Crust:
- 4 tbsp butter, melted and cooled (plus more for greasing)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
For the Lemon Filling:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a square baking pan.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into pan.
- Bake base: Bake until lightly golden and set.
- Mix filling: Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Pour & smooth: Spread filling evenly over warm crust.
- Bake again: Bake until filling is just set and no longer jiggly.
- Cool & chill: Let cool completely, then refrigerate until firm. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Variation: Add lemon zest to the filling for extra zing.
- Serving idea: Pair with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes + chilling
- Kcal: ~210 per square
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Creamy Lemon Squares—bright, tangy, and irresistibly smooth 🍋🍮✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy them plain or with berries?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next sweet craving.” • “Tag a friend who loves lemon desserts.” • “Sweet, tart, and creamy perfection.”