When it comes to fruit, lemons have always been my favorite. I will take anything with lemon over most decadent desserts! If you love lemons as much as I do, you will adore the fabulous lightened up lemon squares that Mr. Clinton Kelly prepared on “The Chew” on the Thursday, January 15th, 2015 episode. He was joined by actress Angela Bassett to chat about life, movies and make this fantastic dessert.
Be sure to scroll down to watch two videos from “The Chew”. You’ll see Angela Bassett and Clinton Kelly chatting and making this fabulous lightened up lemon square dessert. Don’t they sound amazing? If it wasn’t midnight, I would probably start making them now. Lightened up lemon squares are okay for breakfast, right?! 😉

Learn how to make lightened up lemon squares
If you’d like to make the delicious lightened up lemon squares that Clinton Kelly and Angela Bassett made on the Thursday, January 15th, 2015 episode of “The Chew”, please watch the videos below and follow the link to the recipe! This dessert is perfect year round! It’s a must for fall, winter, spring, and will be a must come summer too.
Lightened up lemon squares ingredients
Here is a list of the ingredients that Clinton Kelly and Angela Bassett used to make the delicious lightened up lemon squares on “The Chew.”
- Crust
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Flour
- Sweetened coconut
- Curd
- Eggs
- Egg whites
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Flour
- Powdered sugar
- Bowl
- Standing mixer
- 8×8 pan
- Large bowl
The Chew video one: Highly acclaimed actress Angela Bassett talks about her role in the classic film “What’s Love Got To Do With It” as she and Clinton Kelly prepare his lightened up lemon squares recipe!
The Chew video two: “The Chew” co-host Clinton Kelly finishes up his lightened up lemon squares, and Ms. Angela Bassett gives it a taste test. Watch the video below to see if she approves of Clinton’s “tangy” light dessert. I have a feeling she loved them!


