Lemon squares are so delicious, but classic lemon square recipes tip the scales with their calories and saturated fat. Our healthy lemon squares recipe shaves almost 200 calories and more than 5 grams of saturated fat per lemon square. For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.
Lemon Squares
Serves 9
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 3/4 hours
For the Crust:
1 cup white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter, softened
For the Filling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
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