Recipe of the Day - Lemon Squares - 08/08/2012

NearAlarm32
NearAlarm32 Posts: 8
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Lemon Squares

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Serves 16 Serving Size: 1 square

124 Calories, 5g fat, 2g protein, 18.5g carb, 0.3g fiber, 30mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium

Weight Watchers PointsPlus Value: 3

• 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about ¾ cup)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Cooking spray
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg white
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring ups; level with a knife. Place flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor; pulse 2 times to combine. Add butter and canola oil. Pulse 3 to 5 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Place mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray; press into bottom of pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
3. Combine granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Pour mixture over crust. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, and cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle squares evenly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Pine nuts?


    It sounds good other than that part. lol
  • NearAlarm32
    NearAlarm32 Posts: 8
    LOL! Be adventerous!!!! They are really good!!
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    Love lemon bars, gonna have to try this sometime
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
    bump! love me a lemon square!!
  • hazymary
    hazymary Posts: 190 Member
    Hmmm...do you think I could substitute splenda for the sugar ?...GOD I LOVE LEMON BARS
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    You are now my God! OMG I want to try this. Wonder if I can eat one lemon square or would I have to eat the whole pan, LOL.
  • jarrettfam
    jarrettfam Posts: 186 Member
    bump
  • MurphysLawTD
    MurphysLawTD Posts: 310 Member
    Lemon Squares

    Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Serves 16 Serving Size: 1 square

    124 Calories, 5g fat, 2g protein, 18.5g carb, 0.3g fiber, 30mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium

    Weight Watchers PointsPlus Value: 3

    • 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about ¾ cup)
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • Cooking spray
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
    • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 large egg white
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

    1. Preheat oven to 350°.
    2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring ups; level with a knife. Place flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor; pulse 2 times to combine. Add butter and canola oil. Pulse 3 to 5 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Place mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray; press into bottom of pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
    3. Combine granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Pour mixture over crust. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, and cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle squares evenly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.

    Wow, that sounds awesome...will have to try this, thanks!!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    LOL! Be adventerous!!!! They are really good!!


    LOL....I don't even like the smell of pine. Maybe if I see it at the store I might try it and see if it tastes any better than it sounds.
  • TJtastic
    TJtastic Posts: 97 Member
    Definitely trying this -- I LOVE lemon! :love:
    Thanks for sharing.
  • elijhasmomma
    elijhasmomma Posts: 270 Member
    bump!! I heart me some lemon squares, but dnt have a food processor :( will have to minus the pine nuts but they are a great source of protein!!
  • janet0513
    janet0513 Posts: 564 Member
    I must make these...thanks :)
  • lmeasterling
    lmeasterling Posts: 139 Member
    I want...no, NEED...to try this recipe!
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
    LOL! Be adventerous!!!! They are really good!!


    LOL....I don't even like the smell of pine. Maybe if I see it at the store I might try it and see if it tastes any better than it sounds.

    Pine nuts don't smell or taste like pine, I promise! In their untoasted state they are kind of similar to an unroasted almond. Toasted they are deliciously nutty.
  • kathyduffney
    kathyduffney Posts: 16
    watch out for pine mouth http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm247099.htm

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