Lemon squares are sweet and tangy dessert bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth lemon filling. They are refreshing, soft, and perfect for tea time or parties.
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
🕒 Bake Time
35–40 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
55 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking pan (8×8 or 9×9 inch)
- Oven
- Spatula
🥣 Ingredients
🧈 Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
🍋 Lemon Filling
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Fresh lemon juice gives best flavor
- Butter crust should be crumbly before baking
- Don’t overbake or filling may crack
- Lemon zest enhances citrus aroma
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Crust
- Mix flour, sugar, butter, and salt
- Press into baking pan evenly
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes
2. Make Filling
- Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest
- Mix until smooth
3. Bake Again
- Pour filling over warm crust
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until set
4. Cool
- Let cool completely
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours
- Cut into squares and serve
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per square)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
💡 Tips
- Use fresh lemons, not bottled juice
- Chill before cutting for clean squares
- Dust with powdered sugar for presentation
- Don’t overmix filling to avoid air bubbles
🔄 Variations
🍓 Berry Lemon Squares
- Add raspberry or blueberry layer
🥥 Coconut Lemon Squares
- Add shredded coconut to crust
🍯 Less Sweet Version
- Reduce sugar slightly for tangier taste
🍫 Lemon Chocolate Twist
- Add white chocolate drizzle
🍋 Why It’s Loved
- Bright, refreshing flavor
- Perfect balance of sweet and sour
- Easy dessert for gatherings
- Beautiful bakery-style treat