Lemon Squares with European Style Butter
Lemon Squares with European Style Butter might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 55 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 16. Head to the store and pick up eggs, powdered sugar, , and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C). Line an 8 inch metal pan with non-stick foil or line with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.Beat the butter and powdered sugar together until creamy.
Add flour and stir until moistened – mixture won’t be uniform, but rather raggedy and unattractive. Press into pan. I use damp hands to do this.
Bake on center rack for 20 minutes.Meanwhile, beat eggs with a fork or spoon until yellow. Beat in the sugar and zest, then gently stir in the flour until it disappears. Stir in the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the hot baked crust.Return pan to oven and bake on center rack for another 20 minutes.
Let cool for about 20 minutes, then dust top with powdered sugar. Lift from pan and cut into 16 squares.