LEMON CHEESE SQUARES

Lemon Cheese Squares image

With a tangy filling and a nutmeg-flavored crust, this dessert hits the spot after a meal or as a snack. My grandmother made these bars for me when I was growing up, and they were my favorite.-Emily Weedman, Milwaukie, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup stick margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FILLING:
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

In a bowl, cream margarine and brown sugar. Combine the flour, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., For filling, place the cottage cheese, egg, egg white and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Add the sugar, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; cover and process until blended. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° for 30-34 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

*** Explore more Lemon Cheese Squares Recipes »

Comment
Leave a comment

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #desserts #eggs-dairy #oven #potluck #cookies-and-brownies #bar-cookies #cheese #dietary #to-go #equipment #number-of-servings #4-hours-or-less