Lemon Squares

Always a goodie, I made some lemon bars/squares whatever you want to call them for our dessert on Sunday night. This time I didn't press the crust into the pan too hard and it made for a light and flaky crust. I'm going to experiment with the filling recipe a bit and try other fruits like passionfruit and lime...oooo maybe a key lime!

Any suggestions? I am running out of ideas for cooking...

For the crust.....

• 2 sticks softened butter
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Mix on low speed until well incorporated. press into the bottom of a square cake pan. I think mine are 8" but a 9" square would be just fine. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Take out of oven and cool for 10-15 minutes.

For the filling....

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 6 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 cup sugar

Mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated. Pour into the slightly cooled shell. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until the filling is set. Remove from oven, dust with powdered sugar and cool completely before cutting.