posted by Lisa UK 07-21-99 10:36 PM
Lemon Squares
Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chilled butter -- cut in 1/2" slices
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons almond paste
2 teaspoons grated lime rind
pinch salt
Filling:
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lime rind -- grated
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon citrus salt
Crust:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
Place all the crust ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.
Process until the mixture just begins to form a ball.
Then pat the mixture into the greased pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it is a pale golden all over.
Turn the oven down to 350 degrees.
Filling:
Wipe out the food processor with a paper towel.
Mix the sugar well with the 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
Then place all the filling ingredients into the bowl.
Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
Pour into the partially baked crust and bake for 20 minutes.
Cool, then chill well.
Cover with a light dusting of confectioners' sugar and cut into squares.
Serve them cold.
NOTES : These are also good frozen, simply wrap well and place in the freezer.