Recipes

Lemon Coconut Squares

Courtesy of Manitoba Egg Farmers

Lemon and coconut are combined to make the perfect sweet treat.

Serves 30

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 50 min

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Crust
- 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (125 mL) icing sugar
- 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
Filling
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups (500 mL) sugar
- ½ cup (125 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon peel (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 mL) flour
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) baking powder
- ½ cup (125 mL) desiccated coconut

Crust
- Step 1
  In medium mixing bowl blend together flour and icing sugar.
- Step 2
  Add butter and mix thoroughly.
- Step 3
  Grease bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish. Pat dough evenly into bottom of dish.
- Step 4
  Bake at 350°F (180°C) until set, about 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
Filling
- Step 1
  In medium bowl beat together eggs, sugar, juice and peel.
- Step 2
  Gradually add flour and baking powder, blending thoroughly. Stir in coconut. Pour over crust, spreading evenly to edges.
- Step 3
  Continue baking at 350°F (180°C) until set, about 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.
- Step 4
  Makes about 30 two-inch squares.

Per serving
Calories	170
Fat	8 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Carbohydrate	24 g
Fibre	2 g
Sugars	16 g
Protein	2 g
Sodium	71 mg