For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest in the filling to 3 tablespoons. To toast the coconut, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning. Ensure your butter is properly softened for the crust to come together easily. It should be soft enough to easily press into, but not melted. Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang, for easy removal and clean cuts.
Perfect Lemon Squares
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS60
Indulge in these delightful lemon squares, where a buttery shortbread crust cradles a tangy and sweet lemon filling. A simple yet exquisite treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Cholesterol51 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium116 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ground almonds. Add softened butter and mix with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is lightly golden, about 20 minutes. (20 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View While the crust is baking, in a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and baking powder. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Add the eggs, toasted coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the sugar mixture; whisk until smooth and the sugars are mostly dissolved. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Pour the lemon filling evenly over the warm crust. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Return to the oven and bake until the lemon filling is set but still slightly jiggly, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Let the lemon squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This allows the filling to set properly. (1 hour)
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Porter Tillman
Jun 30, 2025I added a pinch of salt to the crust, and it really enhanced the flavors. Will definitely make these again!
Palma Ruecker
Jun 1, 2025These lemon squares are amazing! The shortbread crust is so tender, and the lemon filling is perfectly balanced.
Davin Dicki
Oct 11, 2024My family devoured these in one sitting! The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are outstanding.