Recipe for this luscious snack

April 16, 2015 10:01 PM

You may not have tried out this tasty snack but we can assure that its one of those snacks that cause you to close your eyes in glee, while you munch.

Lemon Squares

So if you haven't tried it out and you are itching for an experience, here's the recipe and all you need to to bring this dream to life.

Ingredients

For the base250g (9oz) unsalted butter, room temperature 90g (3oz) granulated sugar 250g (9oz) plain flour ¼ tsp salt

For the filling6 extra-large eggs, room temperature 600g (1lb 4oz) granulated sugar finely grated zest of 5 lemons juice of 6 lemons 125g (4½oz) plain flour, sifted icing sugar, for dusting

Method

Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F/ gas mark 3½.

To make the crust, cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer on a medium speed until light but not too fluffy. On a very low speed add the flour and salt and mix until just combined.

Turn out the dough (don't worry if it hasn't come together) on to a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. Using well-floured hands, press into a buttered tin measuring 30 x 22cm (12 x 9in).

Prick all over with a fork and chill for a good 30 minutes (or put it in the freezer for about 10). Place this in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until pale gold. Set aside to cool but leave the oven on.

Using a balloon whisk beat together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest and juice.

When combined gradually whisk in the flour. Pour over the cooled crust.

Bake for 30 minutes or until set (feel for doneness by touching the centre with your index finger).

Leave to cool completely. Cut into squares and dust with icing sugar.

And there you have it, delicious little square of lemon awesomness.