LEMON CRACKLE

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Ruth "Sunny" Tiedeman of Bartlesville, Oklahoma suggests a dessert that's a cross between lemon pie and fruit crisp. "It's refreshingly tart," she reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup finely crushed saltines
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture with coconut and cracker crumbs until crumbly. Press half into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir butter, lemon juice and salt., Pour over crust. Top with reserve crumb mixture. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Cool. Spoon into dessert dishes. Serve with whipped topping if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Madison Snodgrass
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Umar B. Mshelia
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I'm always looking for new lemon dessert recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. It's going to be a regular in my baking rotation.


Brian Keith
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


TWAGIRAYEZU JEAN BOSCO
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I love the combination of lemon and sugar in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Susan Dather
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The lemon crackle topping was a bit too hard for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.


Tony Garcia
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Majeed Abubakar
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was simple enough for me to follow. The cake turned out great and my friends loved it.


Robo Sloan
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the cake didn't rise as much as I expected. It was still tasty, though.


Jeffreehug Bear
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Sabir Hussain
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I was a bit skeptical about the crackle topping, but it turned out to be amazing. It added a nice crunch and sweetness to the cake.


Kyeremeh Andrews
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Kingston Mkhonde
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was impressive. The lemon crackle topping was a delightful addition, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful.


ki
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this one was a real winner. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the crackle topping added a nice touch.


Tira Johns
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This lemon crackle recipe was absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the sugar, and the texture was amazing. My family loved it.