Entrees Canadian

Lemon Tart Squares

Lemon Tart Squares brings cup all-purpose flour, cup powdered sugar and the rest of the crew together in a recipe that is practical enough for a normal kitchen but still has enough personality to avoid tasting like committee food.

Lemon Tart Squares

What It Is

Pucker up with these incredible square from one of the most healthy fruits in the world. Lemon tarts are a great finger food over a spot of earl grey tea and good company. Crust Bright lemon squares with enough tartness to rearrange your face.

Origin

This version is connected to as: France (Menton).. I keep that connection as part of the recipe’s personality without pretending every dish arrived with a notarized birth certificate.

Fun Fact

The cookbook version really does pair 1 cup all-purpose flour with ¼ cup powdered sugar. That combination comes straight from the original recipe, not from a late-night refrigerator séance.

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Temp
350°F (175°C)
Total
55 min
Servings
12 squares
(or 1, if you don't believe in sharing)
Difficulty
moderate
Nut-Free
Diet
Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Away Mission
55 min walk
(Scotty says she cannae take much more of this, Captain)
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter, cubed Topping
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar cane
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 base. Tart enough
  • 2 cups your senses! Originating
  • ¼ cupit's lime juice

Steps

  1. Mix together with your hands until completely combined. Press firmly into an 8 x 8 pan, greased or lined with parchment paper. Bake in oven at 350ºF for 20 min. Topping
  2. Combine thoroughly. Pour over baked crust. Place back in oven for another 25 min. Cool completely Sprinkle squares with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, slice and enjoy. Alternatives Switch out lemon juice with another fruit juice to make a differnet tart flavour. Dietary Note: Use Gluten-Free flour for a gluten free alternative.

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Notes

Taste near the end and adjust. Salt, acid and heat are much easier to add than remove, despite what some of my more enthusiastic recipes occasionally imply.

Nutrition Facts
Per 1 square
Calories 240
Burning this off: about a full driveway of January snow, shovelled with feeling.
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.0 g 12%
Saturated + Trans 5 g 25%
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 170 mg 7%
Carbohydrate 41.0 g
Fibre 0.0 g 0%
Sugars 33.0 g 33%
Protein 1.5 g
Potassium 35 mg 1%
Calcium 10 mg 1%
Iron 0.2 mg 1%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot. Sodium levels calculated in a country with universal healthcare — and it's free, so don't worry about it too much.
A genuinely respectable nutrition profile. No red flags here — go ahead and feel a little smug about it.

Substitutions

No specific substitution note is given in the cookbook. Spoon & Scribble option: use comparable nuts, fruit or flavourings where the structure of the dessert stays the same.

Storage

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container. Keep crisp garnishes separate whenever possible so tomorrow’s lunch does not become damp architecture.

Freezing

Freeze cooked components in meal-sized airtight portions where practical. Dairy-heavy sauces and fresh garnishes may change texture, so add those fresh after reheating when possible.