Lemon Squares

A few years ago, I was in Ottawa for my brother's 31st birthday BBQ. His friend Angeline makes him some kind of dessert every year. I was looking forward to tasting the new treat this year. I overheard someone calling them "Orgasms" ,and for some reason, I really thought that was what they were called. They were actually just Lemon Squares. When I bit into it, I think they should be called Orgasms. They were so delicious. So I asked her for the recipe.

Some of my old co-workers go crazy for these. I like them a lot too, but when I make a batch, I have to share, cause it's just too many for one person. And if I don't finish them, they start to taste funny in two days. The shortbread crust is the best part. Do not substitute with a pre-made shortbread pie crust. it's not the same at all.

Crust:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 sticks (12 tbsp) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Filling:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (that's the 35% kind!)
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp salt

Decoration: Icing sugar for sprinkling

1. Make the crust: Put rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350 F
2. Pulse together flour, sugar, salt in food processor just until combined.
3. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Press dough onto bottom of greased 9-in square baking pan. (or use parchment paper)
5. Bake until golden brown, about 20 min.
6. Make the filling:Whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, heavy cream, zest, lemon juice, salt in a bowl until combined.
7. Bake the bars:When crust is baked, rewhisk lemon mixture and pour onto hot crust. Bake until just set, about 16 min.
8. Transfer pan to a rack to cool.
9. Refrigerate bars, covered, until cold, at least 4 hrs. Before serving, cut into bars and sprinkle with thick layer of icing sugar.