Frosty Lemon Squares Recipe

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Frosty Lemon Squares
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup ground pecans
  • 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • cream cheese layer:
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • lemon layer:
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
  • topping:
  • 1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, pecans and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring if desired. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Spread lemon mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Fold lemon peel into whipped topping; spread over lemon layer. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 409.08 Kcal (1713 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.48g 28%
Cholesterol 30.62mg 10%
Sodium 67.03mg 3%
Potassium 69.4mg 1%
Total Carbs 59.53g 20%
Sugars 32.64g 131%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 4%
Protein 2.74g 5%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 19.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.07 Kcal (1235 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.33g 28%
Cholesterol 22.09mg 10%
Sodium 48.35mg 3%
Potassium 50.06mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.94g 20%
Sugars 23.55g 131%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 4%
Protein 1.98g 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 14.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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