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.
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Clarence Atkinson
[email protected]The lemon coconut squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for people who love sour desserts.
Abida Parveen
[email protected]These squares are a great way to use up leftover coconut flakes.
millie Queen21
[email protected]I love the way the coconut and lemon flavors complement each other in these squares.
Sports Problem
[email protected]The lemon coconut squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for a potluck or bake sale.
Abdul qayyum M yousaf
[email protected]These squares are the perfect dessert for a summer party.
Shannon Nicholson
[email protected]The lemon coconut squares were easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Jiren Mangwana
[email protected]I love the bright yellow color of these squares. They're so cheerful and inviting.
Akpabli Papa
[email protected]The lemon coconut squares were a bit too lemony for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Umer ali Ali
[email protected]These lemon coconut squares are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
TAMUGRI Peter
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the squares turned out great in the end.
Ilea Nepe
[email protected]These squares are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The coconut adds a nice tropical touch.
Aush Dt
[email protected]The lemon coconut squares were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.
Samkelo Nsibande
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing dessert.
Denise Thomas
[email protected]The lemon coconut squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Xafso Ahmed
[email protected]I've made these lemon coconut squares several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're so easy to make, and the results are always impressive.
Qasim Muneer
[email protected]These lemon coconut squares are a delightful treat! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet coconut is perfectly balanced, and the texture is rich and decadent. I especially love the buttery shortbread crust, which adds a nice crunch to each bite.