Description
This new and improved Lemon & Coconut Slice is a delightful treat featuring a tangy biscuit and coconut base topped with a creamy, zesty lemon frosting. Perfect for those who enjoy a refreshing and sweet dessert with a delicious blend of citrus and coconut flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 80 g butter
- 250 g (3/4 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 250 g plain sweet biscuits (like Arnott’s Marie biscuits)
- 90 g (1 cup) desiccated coconut
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Frosting
- 360 g (3 cups) pure icing sugar
- 90 g butter (softened to room temperature)
- 75 ml (5 tbsp) extra lemon juice
- 20 g (3 tbsp) desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Melt the 80 g butter gently over low heat. In a large bowl, crush the plain sweet biscuits into small pieces but not too fine. Add the melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and lemon juice and zest. Mix everything together well until all ingredients are combined into a thick, sticky mixture.
- Press base mixture: Line a slice pan or tray with baking paper and press the biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth the surface. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Make the frosting: Using a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the pure icing sugar and lemon juice and continue beating until the mixture is smooth, thick, and spreadable. The frosting should have a creamy, zesty flavor with a balanced sweetness.
- Frost the base: Once the base is set firmly, remove it from the refrigerator and spread the lemon frosting evenly over the top using a spatula. Sprinkle the 20 g desiccated coconut evenly over the frosting as a decorative topping.
- Final chill and serve: Return the slice to the refrigerator for an additional 1-2 hours to allow the frosting to set properly. Once chilled, cut the slice into 20 equal pieces and serve chilled for a refreshing and delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- This slice is best served chilled to retain its firm, creamy texture.
- You can substitute plain sweet biscuits with digestive biscuits for a different flavor.
- Ensure the butter for the frosting is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust lemon juice amount in the frosting to suit your preferred level of tanginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 197 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
