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CREAMY LEMON SQUARES




    FOR THE CRUST
    4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan
    1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
    1/4 cup sugar
    FOR THE FILLING
    2 large egg yolks
    1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)

    How to make it :

    Preheat oven to 350F / 180C degrees.
    Brush a square baking dish with melted butter.
    Crush graham crackers
    Then add in sugar and butter and blend to mix.
    Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
    Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes.
    Cool crust, 30 minutes.TO MAKE THE FILLING
    *In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk.
    *Add lemon juice; whisk until smooth.
    *Pour filling into cooled crust; carefully spread to edges.
    *Bake until set, about 15 minutes.
    *Cool in pan on rack.
    *Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
    Serve with whipped cream.



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