Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment and set aside.
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into pan and bake 18–20 mins.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon zest, juice, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake 25–30 minutes until set. Cool completely, then chill 2+ hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Chilling ensures clean, sharp slices.
- Top with whipped cream or berries for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg