Pine Tree Village Newsletter March 2022(clone) | Page 7

LEMONY REFRIGERATOR SQUARES

1 1/2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

1/4 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup (1 stick) Butter, melted

1 (8 ounce) package Cream Cheese, softened

1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/2 Cup fresh Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon finely grated Lemon Zest

2 Cups frozen Whipped Topping, thawed

Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into prepared baking dish and refrigerate until ready to fill.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir in whipped topping just until mixed. Pour into graham cracker crust.

Refrigerate 6 hours, or until filling is firm. Slice into 2-inch squares and serve.

Baking Tips: How to get good results every time

1. Measure Properly

2. Invest in a good mixer

3. Use room temperature ingredients

4. Check your oven temperature

5. Don't make substitutions

6. Use a light hand

7. Understand leavening agents

8. Add ingredients in little piles