Lime coconut squares

By KeyIngredient

With the tart lime mellowed by the sweet coconut, these squares always disappear quickly. To toast coconut, spread evenly on a baking tray and bake for about 5 minutes at 350 F or until fragrant.

These freeze well for a few weeks

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Topping
• Topping
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Method


Preheat oven to 350 F.

Grease an 8-inch square pan and line the base with parchment paper. Cream together butter, icing sugar, flour and salt in a bowl until blended. Pat into pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is a creamy colour.

Beat together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, lime rind and juice in a bowl until well combined. Stir in coconut. Pour topping mixture over pre-baked base. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Sift liberally with icing sugar while still warm. Cool in pan. Cut in squares or rectangles.