Lemon slice
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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chilling time (approx)
2 hrs
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 pieces,
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
Australian
Lemon slice
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This easy no bake treat has a wonderful balance of sweetness and tart lemon. An easy family favorite.
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Ingredients
For base
- 135 g Marie cookies in Australia: Arnott's Marie biscuits, 16 cookies/biscuits (see notes)
- 45 g desiccated coconut (unsweetened, shredded coconut)
- ½ lemon zest (ie from ½ lemon)
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 80 ml sweetened condensed milk
- 15 ml lemon juice
For frosting/icing
- 110 g confectioner's sugar icing sugar, or a little more as needed
- 15 g unsalted butter softened
- 22 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml desiccated coconut approx, to top
Instructions
- Butter a dish or deep baking sheet/tin that's approx 19 x 14cm (7 ½ x 5 ½ in) and at least 3cm (1 in) deep. Line it with parchment, on the bottom and two longer sides, overhanging the sides, pressing gently into the butter to help it stick.
- Crush the cookies/biscuits either in a food processor or by putting in a freezer bag and crushing with a rolling pin. They should be relatively fine, even crumbs. Mix the crumbs with the coconut and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Melt the butter and condensed milk together in a small pan until they just come to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add the mixture to the dry ingredients along with the lemon juice and mix well.
- Put the mixture into the prepared dish and press it down evenly, flattening the top. Refrigerate for at least an hour before adding the frosting/icing.
- When ready to frost, sift the confectioner's sugar into a small bowl and add the softened butter and lemon juice. Mix well, adding a little more sugar if too thin. Pour over the chilled slice and spread evenly. Sprinkle over the coconut then chill for an hour or two until the frosting sets.
- To cut into pieces, it's easier to loosen the short edges of the slice and lift it out of the dish in one piece. Then, cut into whatever size pieces suits (for this size, I suggest 8 pieces).
Notes
- If you want to make a larger quantity, you can easily double the recipe and use a dish or deep baking sheet/tin that's approx 11 or 12 in by 7 or 8 in (30 x 20 cm) or 9 in square (23cm square) and at least 1 in (3cm) deep. Video shows making double in a 9in dish.
- dish or deep baking sheet/tin that's approx 11 or 12 in by 7 or 8 in (30 x 20 cm) or 9 in square (23cm square) and at least 1 in (3cm) deep. Video shows making double in a 9in dish.
- In Australia, the typical biscuits for this are Arnott's Marie biscuits. Elsewhere, you can normally find other brands of Marie biscuits/cookie which would be much the same, such as Goya Maria cookies in the US. If you can't find them, digestive biscuits or graham crackers would be an alternative.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
261IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces,
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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