Creamy Lemon Squares

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• FOR THE CRUST
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan
• 1-1/2 cup digestive biscuits, crumbed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• FOR THE FILLING
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F / 180C degrees.
Brush a square baking dish with melted butter.
Crush biscuits
Then add in sugar and butter and blend to mix.
Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes.
Cool crust, 30 minutes.

TO MAKE THE FILLING
In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk.
Add lemon juice; whisk until smooth.
Pour filling into cooled crust; carefully spread to edges.
Bake until set, about 15 minutes.
Cool in pan on rack.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve with whipped cream.