Lemon Cheese Squares

By flour_arrangements

EMILY WEEDMAN • Milwaukie, Oregon
With a tasty filling and a nutmeg-flavored
crust, these really hit the spot after a meal
or as a snack. My grandmother made these
bars for me when I was growing up, and
they were my favorite.

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1/3 cup stick margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and brown
sugar. Combine the flour, salt and nutmeg;
gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into
a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at
350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

2. For filling, place the cottage cheese, egg,
egg white and lemon juice in a blender or
food processor. Cover and process until
smooth. Add the sugar, flour, lemon peel
and baking powder; cover and process until
blended. Pour over crust.

3. Bake at 350° for 30-34 minutes or until edges
are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for
1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into
squares.