A crisp, buttery crust forms the base for these creamy lemon treats. Cool completely for easier cutting.

Creamy Lemon Bars

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/4 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1. Crust Directions: preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8-x-8-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine flour, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, and salt in food processor bowl; pulse 2 to 3 times. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into prepared pan; bake 20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
3. Filling Directions: whisk together eggs and half-and-half in a medium bowl; gradually whisk in SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and flour. Whisk in lemon peel and lemon juice; pour over hot crust. Bake 15 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Makes 16 bars.
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 bar): Calories 110 | Calories from Fat 60 | Fat 7g (sat 3.5g) | Cholesterol 70mg | Sodium 80mg | Carbohydrates 9g | Fiber 0g | Sugars 1g | Protein 3g

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.