Tartly Frosted Lemon Squares |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Tart and sweet, these shimmering frosted squares top any meal with flair. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut |
2 eggs, separated |
1 (300 ml) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk |
1/3 cup lemon juice |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1/4 cup flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Reserving 1 tablespoons for garnish, pat coconut on bottom of buttered 9x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. In large mixer bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir in Eagle Brand, lemon juice, and butter; beat until smooth. Stir in flour and salt.
3. Beat egg whites to soft peaks; fold into Eagle Brand mixture and turn into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Chill if desired.
4. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoons lemon juice; mix well. Spread on cooled lemon squares; garnish with reserved coconut.
5. NOTES: Preheat oven to 325F if using a glass dish.
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