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Lemon and Coconut Slice

June 10, 2014 by Lauren Matheson 35 Comments

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Lemon Slice is one of those yummy treats that takes me back to my childhood.  It reminds me of our Primary School Fetes, I can remember walking past the cake stall, eyeing off all the delicious treats carefully arranged on the tressle tables and promising myself I would come back and visit soon. Alas the lure of the games and lucky jar stalls was always  too enticing, and by the time I eventually made it back, all of my favourites were long gone.

When I started working in a bakery during my teenage years, it was like I was back at the school fete.  So many cakes and pastries to entice me, however often by the time my break came around, many would have already disappeared.  I will admit now (some 11 years later) that sometimes I would sneak a piece of Lemon and Coconut Slice or my other favourite – a blueberry muffin aside at the start of my shift to ensure I wouldn’t miss out.

Making this slice brought back all of these memories and then some.  It’s surprising really that I have waited this long to make t.  There really isn’t a lot to this recipe, and I think I’m now in danger of making it regularly.

No Bake Lemon and Coconut Slice

Lemon and Coconut Slice

Lauren
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Ingredients
  

  • 50 g of butter - chopped
  • 395 g can of condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 250 g of plain sweet biscuits - crushed
  • 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut
  • Lemon Icing
  • 1 3/4 cup of icing sugar mixture
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Grease and line the base and sides of a lamington tray (28 x 18cm)
  • Place the butter and condensed milk into a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until smooth. Add the lemon juice, stir to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crushed biscuits and coconut and stir in the condensed milk mixture.
  • Spoon into the baking tray, and using metal spoon, push the mixture firmly and evenly across the tray.
  • Lemon Icing:
  • Combine the Icing Sugar mixture and the extra lemon juice in a small saucepan over a low heat.
  • Stir until the mixture is warmed through and completely smooth.
  • Pour over the slice immediately and place in the fridge for three hours or until set.
  • Cut into small squares to serve.
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Comments

  1. LydiaCLee says

    June 10, 2014 at 6:59 am

    looks great…

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kaz @ MeltingMoments says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I love the look of this. Great flavours!

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks, they really go well together.

      Reply
  3. The Plumbette says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    As always, your slice recipes are delicious and make me hungry. I shall be adding this one to the list. 🙂 My husband has certainly been enjoying me baking your delights. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Thank you lovely x You will have to send a photo through one day 🙂

      Reply
  4. House In Tillford says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    This looks great- lemon and coconut in sweets is delicious and refreshing

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      It sure is, I just love it!

      Reply
  5. EssentiallyJess says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    I can name at least there people in my family that would see this recipe and beg me to make it. And I do have some fresh lemons in the pantry so I suppose it’s only fair that I do make it for them.

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      I agree, all the signs are there for you to make this 🙂

      Reply
  6. annstuck says

    June 10, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Yum, that is all!!

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Haha, thanks!

      Reply
  7. Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me says

    June 10, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    You know what?! I am a huge fan of lemon or anything citrusy in sweets. Yummo. My parents used to own a bakery. I have very fond memories of it 🙂

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Wow, that would have been amazing! Lucky you x

      Reply
  8. Mrs Organised says

    June 10, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I love lemon anything, so this is definitely now on my list of recipes to try!

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Wonderful, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  9. Kylie Purtell, A Study in Cont says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Oh man, between you and Lucy I am never gonna lose any weight! Lemon is my favourite dessert ingredient so I am gonna have to make this now you realise! I won’t hold it against you though! #teamIBOT

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      I’m glad to hear you won’t hold it against me 🙂 I promise to post some healthier recipes soon!

      Reply
  10. Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zen says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Yum yum yum as usual, Lauren!!

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you Lisa x

      Reply
  11. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says

    June 11, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I hope my mum gets this one and makes some for me!! Lemons are funny, so not great on their own but FABULOUS in cooking x

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Someone may have to anonymously send it to her 😉

      Reply
  12. TeganMC says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Argh I really need to stop looking at your blog when I’m hungry lol! This looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Lauren @ createbakemake says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Sorry Tegan! Thanks for still visiting though 🙂

      Reply
  13. Frog Goose & Bear says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Just the way I make mine! I make this one regularly. I have at least four slices (including this one) that I make with 2 core ingredients that I always make sure that i have in my pantry – marie biscuits and condensed milk.

    Reply
  14. The kids Menu says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I am going to make this to take to my Mums house this weekend. Looking forward to sitting down with a cup of tea and a slice of this – yum

    Reply
  15. Kate @rosehipsrhubarb says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    This is such a classic recipe and such an Aussie favourite. Where did you source the recipe? — you don’t mention where you got it from.

    Reply
  16. Leanne - Lime & Mortar says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Do you think i could make this Thursday for a Saturday morning party?

    Reply
    • laurenm83 says

      October 19, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      Yep, I think that would be fine!

      Reply
  17. Fiona McAdam says

    February 11, 2015 at 12:35 am

    Can you recommend a biscuit please? Rich tea, ginger nuts, digestives???? x

    Reply
    • laurenm83 says

      February 11, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Hi Fiona, I think either a digestive or rich tea (if that’s a plain biscuit) would work the best.
      I’d love to hear what you end up using.
      Have a great day
      x

      Reply
  18. Something Gorgeous says

    February 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

    This recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. T #MummyMondays

    Reply
  19. Danielle says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Can you freeze this recipe?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Lauren Matheson says

      September 5, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Hi Danielle, Yes you sure can!

      Reply
  20. Cherie says

    March 9, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    Made this at 11.30 this morning. Checked it at 4.30pm, tried cutting it at 7.45pm and still as soft as it was at 4.30. What do you think went wrong?

    Reply

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