Lemon Custard Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Oil or butter an 8x8 baking dish.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, use hands to combine graham cracker, 3 tbsps sugar, and butter until evenly mixed.
4. 4
   Press crumb mixture into bottom of dish and bake 10-12 minutes or until firm.
5. 5
   Remove and let sit for 10-15 minutes or until cool.
6. 6
   In another medium bowl, beat egg yolks.
7. 7
   Add condensed milk, lemon juice, zest and mix until blended well.
8. 8
   Pour mixture atop cooled graham crust.
9. 9
   Bake 20 minutes, remove, and cool for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Refrigerate and cool for another 20-30 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove, slice, and serve.
12. 12
    Optional: while cooling, create whipped topping by combining whipping cream and 2 remaining 2 tbsp sugar in a medium bowl.
13. 13
    Blend medium until soft peaks form.
14. 14
    Dallop atop individual servings.