A simple, old fashioned lemon coconut slice is always a winner. This zesty, no-bake slice keeps well in the fridge for a few days making it perfect for making ahead of time for a gathering.

Old Fashioned Lemon Coconut Slice

Ingredients

Base

• 1 x 250 g packets plain sweet biscuits, crushed (like milk arrowroot)
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 x 395 g tin sweetened condensed milk
• 125 g unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Rind of 1 lemon

Icing

• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2Tb unsalted butter softened
• 1 cups icing sugar (or a little more if needed)
• Extra coconut to sprinkle

Method

Base

1. Line a 20 x 30 cm plastic airtight container with baking paper, leaving 5 cm overhang on edges.
2. Mix biscuits and coconut in a large bowl.
3. Add all other base ingredients and combine well.
4. Press mixture evenly into a container and refrigerate.

Icing

1. Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.
2. Spread evenly over slice and sprinkle with extra coconut.
3. Refrigerate until firm.
4. Cut into squares.

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