Lemon Slice
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4.5
22 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
24 slices
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Calories
127 kcal
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Course
Cake
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Cuisine
Australian
Lemon Slice
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The lemon slice with coconut is a sweet and tart traditional Australian dessert that's easy to make and sure to please everyone.
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Ingredients
Slice:
- 7 oz sweet biscuits 200 g, Note, plain
- ½ cup butter 125 g, unsalted
- scant ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk 200 ml
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup desiccated coconut 75 g, unsweetened
Frosting:
- 3 tablespoons butter very soft, 45 g, unsalted
- 2 cups icing sugar 200 g
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water hot
- 2-3 tablespoons desiccated coconut to sprinkle the slice
Instructions
Slice:
- Crush biscuits: Finely crush ¾ of the biscuits in the food processor. Crush the remaining biscuits only roughly. If you don't have a food processor, place ¾ of the biscuits in a freezer bag, close well, and crush finely with a rolling pin. Place in a bowl and add the roughly crushed ones as well. Set aside.7 oz plain sweet biscuits/ 200 g
- Liquid mixture: Place the butter and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan. Heat gently, while stirring, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest.½ cup unsalted butter/ 125 g + scant ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk/ 200 ml + 3 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Make the crust: Pour over the crushed biscuits, add the desiccated coconut, and stir well to combine.¾ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut/ 75 g
- Chill: Line a baking dish of about with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the dish. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes until set.
Frosting:
- Soften butter: Make sure that the butter is very soft, like a paste.3 tablespoons unsalted butter/ 45 g
- Mix frosting: Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl. Add the butter, lemon juice, and hot water. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth.2 cups icing sugar/ 200 g + butter + 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice + 1 tablespoon hot water
- Spread the frosting over the lemon slice. Sprinkle with the desiccated coconut.2-3 tablespoons desiccated coconut
- Chill lemon slice: Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Cut into small squares (about 24).
Notes
- Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking (the Amazon link opens in a new tab); it guarantees the best results.
- Biscuits: Butter biscuits, Butterkekse, Petit beurre, graham crackers, digestives – all great.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
22 reviews
Excellent
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