{"id":2517,"date":"2014-12-18T01:03:23","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T01:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/?p=2517"},"modified":"2014-12-19T03:24:07","modified_gmt":"2014-12-19T03:24:07","slug":"lemony-lemon-lemon-squares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=2517","title":{"rendered":"THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS DESSERT   &#8230; LEMON BARS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pf-content\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0580.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2519\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0580.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0580\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0580.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0580-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lemons glorious\u00a0 lemons.\u00a0 Grate the rind, squeeze the juice, whip together sugar and eggs and you create pure alchemy.\u00a0 This golden dessert is a creation that is heavenly beyond words.\u00a0 It has the most decadent puckery lemon flavour.\u00a0 The base is a delicate combination of just the right amount of butter, sugar and flour to contain the shimmery lemon beyond lemon topping. It is the classic dessert for an elegant dinner party, and the perfect finale to your Christmas dinner.\u00a0 You can embellish it with fresh seasonal fruits.\u00a0\u00a0 Make it magnificent with mounds of whipped cream.\u00a0 Or simply dust it\u00a0 with icing sugar and serve it in all its pristine glory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0580.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">LEMONY LEMON LEMON SQUARES<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Canadian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Mrs Butterfingers<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT1H\">1 hour<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">32 squares<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">An easy to make lemon square perfect for dessert or simply nibbling.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Base:<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 1\/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3\/4 cup (175 mL) cold butter, cubed<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Filling:<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">6 large eggs room temperature<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 3\/4 cups (675mL) granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup + 2 tbsp. (250 mL + 30 mL) fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Grated rind from 2 lemons<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 tbsp (45mL) icing sugar for dusting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Base: Line a 13 x 9-inch (3.35L) metal cake pan with a generous amount of parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Whisk together the flour and icing sugar making sure the icing sugar is lump free.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when pressed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Press evenly into the prepared pan.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake in the centre of a 325F (160C) oven until lightly and evenly golden and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove from the oven and reduce the oven heat to 300F (150C).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Filling:<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">While the base is baking whisk the eggs just until the whites and yolks are combined. Do not whisk until frothy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Whisk the sugar into the eggs until smooth.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Whisk in the lemon juice and lemon rind.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Gently whisk in the flour until just combined.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pour over the hot crust.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake in the centre of the oven until the filling is set and does not jiggle when the pan is gently wiggled, about 30 to 40 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">(MAKE-AHEAD: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">When ready to serve remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cut into squares and dust with icing sugar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1255<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0574.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2520\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0574.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0574\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0574.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0574-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0575.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2521\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0575.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0575\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0575.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0575-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2522\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0576.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0576\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0576.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0576-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0577.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2523\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0577.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0577\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0577.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/IMG_0577-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"simple_likebuttons_container_small\">\r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_facebook\">\r\n        <div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\r\n        <script>(function(d, s, id) {\r\n          var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n          if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\r\n          js = d.createElement(s); 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