CREAMY LEMON SQUARES

By Lynnab3

Note: Double for 9 X 13-inch pan. Can use graham cracker crumbs

Ingredients

• 20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cold margarine
• 1 package (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tablespoon flour
• 3 Tablespoon lemon zest, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoon powdered sugar

Details

Adapted from kraftrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Mix crushed wafers, flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.

Beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

Bake 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining zest just before serving.