Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Luscious Lemon Coconut Meringue Squares, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These heavenly squares boast a crisp and crumbly shortbread crust, a velvety smooth and tangy lemon curd filling, and a towering meringue topping that is lightly toasted to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of citrusy brightness, complemented by the sweet and nutty notes of toasted coconut. Our collection of recipes caters to all skill levels, from the novice baker to the seasoned pastry chef. Dive into the detailed instructions and helpful tips to recreate this delectable treat in your own kitchen. Let the aroma of freshly baked lemon meringue squares fill your home as you embark on this delightful baking adventure.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES
A bright pop of citrus makes everything taste like sunshine, so it's no wonder that these Luscious Lemon Squares have become such a popular treat. Refreshing, sweet and just a little tart, lemon square bars are an easy-but-classic dessert. You'll want to keep this simple recipe for lemon squares handy so that you'll be able to whip up some beautiful sweets whenever the occasion calls for it.
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon until well mixed. Press in ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
- Bake crust 20 minutes; remove from oven. In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
LEMON BARS WITH COCONUT
There is coconut in this lemon bar recipe, but rest assured it is not a dominant flavor. If you would like, you can also up the amount of zest for a more prominent lemon flavor.
Provided by Morgan3
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes Lemon Bar Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar for crust in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbles form. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine sugar, coconut, flour, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Remove crust from the oven and pour filling over top. Return to the oven and bake until just golden around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator until completely chilled, about 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 21 g
LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust: In a food processor, blend ingredients until they resemble coarse meal. Press mixture into the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch pan. Bake until set and golden, about 20 minutes. Cool. For the filling: In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and lemon juice together. Add flour and baking powder, blending only long enough to incorporate. Pour filling into baked crust and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Cool. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting. Cut into squares.
LUSCIOUS LEMON COCONUT MERINGUE SQUARES
The crust is pressed into a square baking pan and baked, then filled with lemon filling and topped with a coconut meringue. Easier than pie and so delicious.
Provided by Marie
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 9 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the filling ingredients, cook, stirring constantly until thick and set aside.
- For the crust, cream butter, add brown sugar and beat well.
- Blend in the flour and press into the bottom of an ungreased 9" square baking pan.
- Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then spread with cooled filling.
- For topping, beat egg whites, gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in 2 cups coconut and cover lemon filling with the topping.
- Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes longer or until browned.
- Cool and cut into squares.
LEMON-COCONUT BARS
Classic lemon bars with a touch of coconut.
Categories Egg Dessert Bake Lemon Coconut Spring Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving overhang. Butter foil. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add coconut and butter; process until mixture resembles fine meal and begins to clump together. Gather dough into ball. Press dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Bake crust until golden at edges, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare filling:
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon peel, flour, baking powder, and salt in processor. Blend filling until smooth.
- Remove crust from oven. Pour filling evenly over hot crust. Return to oven and bake until filling begins to brown at edges and is just set and springy to touch in center, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to rack; cool lemon bars completely.
- Using foil as aid, transfer lemon bars to work surface. Flatten foil edges. Cut into 16 bars. Sift powdered sugar over. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Store airtight in single layer in refrigerator.)
LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Categories dessert
Time 3h25m
Yield 20 to 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking sheet (otherwise known as a quarter sheet pan) with some cooking spray.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or you can use a food processor), cream your butter with the sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy. Whisk the flour and salt in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Turn the mixer speed to low, add the flour into your butter and mix until just incorporated. (Make sure not to over-mix.) Turn the dough onto the baking sheet, flour your hands and press it out evenly on the bottom and up the sides. Pop in the fridge for an hour (or overnight) to chill.
- Pop the crust in the oven and bake until a light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling: While the crust is cooling, make your filling. Crack your eggs into a large bowl and add the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Whisk until combined. Pour into the crust and spread evenly. Put back in the oven and bake until the filling is completely set, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar and then cut into 20 to 24 squares to serve. Garnish with raspberries, if desired.
LEMON COCONUT SQUARES
I have been searching for this recipe and finally found it on a Newfoundland recipe site so am putting it here for safekeeping. One of my all time favourites
Provided by Jennifer Dawn
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24-30 squares
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 350°F.
- Mix together dry ingredients.
- Cut butter in until the butter is completely incorporated into the dry ingredients.
- Press half the crumb mixture into a 9 x 13 well greased pan.
- Pour lemon filling ( commercial or homw made ) over the bottom crumbs.
- Gently sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the lemon filling.
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares
- Lemon filling.
- 1/3 cup corn starch.
- 1/3 cup cake flour.
- pinch of salt.
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
- 5 egg yolks, slightly beaten.
- Zest of 2 large lemons.
- Juice of 2 large lemons.
- 2 cups water.
- 2 tablespoons of butter.
- In a medium sauce pan, combine corn starch, cake flour, sugar and salt. Pour in water and stir constantly over medium low heat until mixture comes to a slow boil. Remove the pan from the heat and reduce heat to low. Pour about a cup of this mixture onto the slightly beaten egg yolks while whiosking constantly. Pour the egg mixture back into the other mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the stove and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring constnatly. remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and lemon rind. Whisk in butter, one tablespoon at a time.
LEMON AND TOASTED-COCONUT MERINGUE PIE
Steps:
- For crust:
- Blend flour, coconut, and salt in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water in small bowl to blend. Add to processor and blend until mixture begins to clump together, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Soften slightly at room temperature before rolling.)
- Roll out dough on floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold overhang under; crimp decoratively. Pierce crust all over with fork; freeze 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is set, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake until crust is pale golden, about 15 minutes longer. Cool completely on rack.
- For filling:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Whisk sugar and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Whisk in yolks, whole eggs, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and just begins to boil around edges, about 6 minutes. Add butter; whisk until smooth. Cool 10 minutes. Pour warm filling into crust.
- For meringue:
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, then beat until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Gently fold 3/4 cup toasted coconut into meringue. Spread coconut meringue over warm filling, covering completely, sealing meringue to crust edges and mounding in center.
- Bake pie 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 275°F; bake 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup toasted coconut over pie; continue to bake until meringue is light golden brown and set when pie is shaken slightly, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered.)
LEMON COCONUT SQUARES
Make and share this Lemon Coconut Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed. Pour over crust; sprinkle coconut evenly over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
LEMON MERINGUE SQUARES
Make and share this Lemon Meringue Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h50m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line pan with parchment paper or foil, extending over sides by 2 inches; set aside.
- For the crust: In a small mixing bowl, combine bake mix, butter, cream cheese and sour cream. With an electric mixer on low, beat just until combined. Form into a ball, then press into a 4-inch disc. Wrap well in plastic and chill 20 minutes. Using fingers, press dough in an even layer over the bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle almonds over top and press firmly into dough. Using a fork, prick dough in several places. Loosely cover pan with foil; bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue to bake until crust is browned, about 15 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- For the lemon filling: In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, combine egg, egg yolks and sugar substitute. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, just until the mixture thickens, 4 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and add butter. Whisk until blended and smooth. Pour into a small bowl, place plastic wrap directly on surface of filling and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- For the meringue: In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar. Increase speed to medium-high and beat just until egg whites form stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Beat in sugar substitute, 1 tablespoon at a time, scraping down sides of bowl once or twice. Add vanilla. Beat until thick, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- To assemble: Evenly spread lemon filling over baked crust. Drop mounds of meringue over filling. Using the back of a spoon, quickly spread meringue, completely covering lemon filling. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Run knife along unlined sides of pan and, holding extended ends of parchment, carefully lift out of pan. Cut into 9 squares. Chill until ready to serve. (If assembling completely, squares must be served on the day prepared. Can be refrigerated up to 3 hours; see note below for making ahead.) Sprinkle meringue squares with almonds before serving.
- Tip: The crust and lemon filling can be made up to one day ahead. Refrigerate filling in an airtight container. Store crust at room temperature. On the day of serving, follow step 4 to prepare meringue and assemble as instructed in step 5.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 65.6, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.5
AUDREY'S LEMON MERINGUE BARS
We are always trying to find new ways to use the fruit from our lemon tree. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, decided to combine two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (and warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious lemon meringue bars were born. -Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in another large bowl, mix sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour and zest until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until set and top is dry, 22-27 minutes., Meanwhile, for meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with lemon zest and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread or pipe over hot filling., Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will not be as bright.
- Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start whipping them. This will help them whip up more easily and give you a stiffer meringue.
- Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed as they start to foam. This will help prevent them from over-whipping.
- Do not over-mix the batter. Over-mixing can make the squares tough.
- Bake the squares until they are just set. Over-baking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the squares cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Luscious Lemon-Coconut Meringue Squares are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet meringue, tangy lemon curd, and chewy coconut makes these squares irresistible. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Luscious Lemon-Coconut Meringue Squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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