Creamy Lemon Squares

Creamy Lemon Squares

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham crumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cum non-hydrogenated margarine
  • 1 pkg Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened, 250 g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tsp Icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside.
  • Combine crumbs, ½ cup flour and the brown sugar in medium bowl.
  • Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese spread and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs and 2 tbsp flour; mix well.
  • Blend in 1 tbsp of the lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.
  • Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until centre is set.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Sprinkle with icing sugar and garnish with remaining grated lemon peel, if desired, just before cutting into square to serve.
  • Store leftover squares in refrigerator.
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