Weight Watchers-Friendly Lemon Squares Recipe

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs – 18 points
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 12 points
  • 1/4 cup light butter, melted – 12 points

For the lemon mixture:

  • 1 14-ounce can of fat-free sweetened condensed milk – 18 points
  • 4 egg yolks – 8 points
  • 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons) – 0 points
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest – 0 points

For the creamy mixture:

  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt – 0 points
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar – 3 points
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence – 0 points

Directions

Prepare the Pan:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on both sides for easy removal.

Prepare the Base: 2. In a medium bowl, combine the Graham cracker crumbs and sugar. 3. Add the melted light butter and stir until the crumbs are well coated and resemble wet sand. 4. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Make the Lemon Sauce: 6. In a large bowl, whisk together the fat-free sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined. 7. Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.

Bake the Lemon Squares: 8. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch. 9. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely chilled and set.

Make the Creamy Filling: 10. In a medium bowl, whisk the fat-free Greek yogurt until it begins to thicken. 11. Add the icing sugar and vanilla essence, and continue whisking until well combined and creamy.

Serve: 12. Once the lemon squares are chilled, spread the creamy filling over the top in an even layer. 13. Cut into squares and serve.

Weight Watchers Points Calculation:

  • Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups): 18 points
  • Granulated sugar (1/4 cup): 12 points
  • Light butter (1/4 cup): 12 points
  • Fat-free sweetened condensed milk (14 oz): 18 points
  • Egg yolks (4): 8 points
  • Fat-free Greek yogurt (1 cup): 0 points
  • Icing sugar (1/4 cup): 3 points
  • Lemon juice and zest: 0 points
  • Vanilla essence: 0 points

Total Points for the Entire Recipe: 18 + 12 + 12 + 18 + 8 + 3 = 71 points

Points per Serving (assuming 16 servings): 71 points / 16 servings = ~4.5 points per serving

Each lemon square would be approximately 4-5 points on the Weight Watchers plan.

Enjoy these Weight Watchers-friendly Lemon Squares as a delicious, lower-point dessert!

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