Ingredients
To make these delicious Lemon Coconut Cream Squares, youโll need the following ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
For the Topping:
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Ingredients
To make these delicious Lemon Coconut Cream Squares, youโll need the following ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
For the Topping:
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
Make the Crust:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
Mix until well combined and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling:
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder.
Add the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and whisk until smooth.
Stir in the shredded coconut.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the lemon coconut filling over the baked crust.
Sprinkle the additional 1/2 cup of shredded coconut evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the coconut topping is golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the Lemon Coconut Cream Squares to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, remove from the pan and cut into squares.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Tips and Variations
Citrus Twist: Add a bit of lime or orange zest to the filling for a citrusy twist.
Gluten-Free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nuts: Add a handful of chopped nuts, such as almonds or macadamia nuts, to the crust for extra crunch.
Coconut Cream: For an even creamier texture, add a tablespoon of coconut cream to the filling mixture.
