Lemon Squares Deluxe

 

Sweet and tart with bright flavour served on a shortbread crust. This hits so many of my favourite flavours. It's a recipe from my mother, and always turns out. 

Lemon Squares Deluxe

Crust:

2 cups flour

1/2 cup icing sugar

1 cup butter (firm)

Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until mixture clings together. Press into a 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned, 20 minutes. 

Filling:

4 eggs

2 cups white sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Place all ingredients in food processor (I don't bother cleaning the bowl from using it for the crust). Mix until thick and smooth.

Pour over hot crust and return pan to oven or a further 25 minutes. 

Sift icing sugar over top. Cool and cut into squares.