Lemon Squares (Microwave)

By OralW

These delicious squares bake quickly in the microwave

Ingredients

• BASE:
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• FILLING:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a 9 x 9 microwavable pan and set aside.

BASE: Mix the flour, confectioner's sugar and lemon zest. Melt the butter and combine with flour mixture. The mixture will be crumbly. Pat it into the greased pan. Microwave for 3 minutes of power level 8 until the base is firm (depending on the strength of your microwave, it may need an additional minute).

FILLING: Combine the sugar, lemon zest, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon juice in a medium size bowl. Beat for 2 minutes. Pour over base. Return pan to microwave and cook at power level 8 for 3 minutes, until the filling is set but has a slight wiggle (like prepared Jell-O). Depending on the strength of your microwave, it may need another minute. Cool completely. Refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares . May use powdered sugar to dust squares before serving.