Creamy Lemon Bars

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A crisp, buttery crust forms the base for these creamy lemon treats. Cool completely for easier cutting.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 bars

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

  • teaspoon salt

  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Filling:

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup half-and-half

  • 1 ¼ cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon peel

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

Recommended:

  • Optional garnish: powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Crust Directions: preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8-x-8-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.

  2. Combine flour, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, and salt in food processor bowl; pulse 2 to 3 times. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into prepared pan; bake 20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

  3. Filling Directions: whisk together eggs and half-and-half in a medium bowl; gradually whisk in SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and flour. Whisk in lemon peel and lemon juice; pour over hot crust. Bake 15 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Note

Serving Size: 1 (2 x 2 inch) bar

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

106 Calories
7g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 49mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.