Name: Lemon Meringue Slice Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain flour; 1/2 cup icing sugar; 150g butter cold; 1 tsp cold water; 395g condensed milk; 2 eggs separated; 2 tsp lemon rind grated; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup coconut flakes

by Melissa Last updated on 07/09/2020

Topped with soft meringue over a zesty lemon filling, serve up this easy slice for special occasions. - Melissa

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup icing sugar
150g butter cold
1 tsp cold water
395g condensed milk
2 eggs separated
2 tsp lemon rind grated
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup coconut flakes

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C.
Step 2

Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm lamington tray.
Step 3

Process the flour, icing sugar, butter and water until the ingredients cling together.
Step 4

Ball mixture together with hands and press evenly (using the curved side of a spoon) over base of prepared pan.
Step 5

Bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes, or until browned.
Step 6

Combine egg yolks, condensed milk, lemon rind and juice in a bowl.
Step 7

Pour over cooked base and bake for a further 10 minutes.
Step 8

Beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Slowly add caster sugar, beating until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 9

Pour meringue over lemon filling. Sprinkle with coconut.
Step 10

Bake for an extra 10 minutes, or until browned.
Step 11

Cool in the pan.
Step 12

Cut into medium-sized pieces to serve.