This classic No Bake Lemon Slice recipe will take you right back to your childhood! This Lemon Slice is made using just five simple ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to put together. This recipe also includes both regular and Thermomix instructions.
Why you will love this recipe:
This no bake Lemon Slice is super simple to make and requires just five ingredients to make the slice base. It is also:
- No Bake! You won’t need an oven for this recipe.
- Quick – the slice itself takes no time at all to put together, you will need to let it set for an hour or two in the fridge.
- Budget friendly – you will need simple ingredients to make this recipe.
- Freezer friendly – this slice can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Versatile – you can leave the icing off this slice if you prefer.
Ingredients:
To make this Lemon Slice, you will need:
- Plain/Digestive Biscuits – I use Arnott’s Marie Biscuits but any type of plain biscuit is fine.
- Sweetened condensed milk – you can also use coconut condensed milk as a substitute if you prefer.
- Lemon Juice – you can use either fresh or frozen lemon juice for this recipe.
How to Make Lemon Slice:
Making this No Bake Lemon Slice couldn’t be easier!
- Melt the butter
- Add the crushed biscuits – you can use a food processor or Thermomix to crush the biscuits or you can bang them with the end of a rolling pin too!
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well – the mixture WILL be sticky.
- Transfer to your prepared slice tin and push down the the back of a spoon to flatten the surface.
- Combine the icing ingredients and pour over the surface of your slice.
- Pop the slice in the fridge for an hour or two until set.
Tips for Making No Bake Lemon Slice:
- You can use any type of plain/digestive biscuit for this recipe, I used Arnott’s Marie Biscuits in the recipe pictured.
- Coconut Condensed Milk can be used in place of Sweetened Condensed Milk if you wish.
- You can use a food processor, Thermomix or the end of a rolling pin to crush the biscuits.
- This slice is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoyed within 10 days.
Yes you can, to freeze, place in a freezer safe container and store for up to three months.
To make Lemon Icing you will need:
1 & ¾ cups of icing sugar
2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 -2 teaspoon boiling water
Combine the icing sugar and lemon juice and add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Looking for more No Bake Slice Recipes?
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- No Bake Passionfruit Slice
- No Bake Malteser Slice
- Mars Bar Slice
- Pineapple Lump Slice Recipe
- No Bake Caramilk Slice Recipe
- Turkish Delight Slice
- The Best No Bake Peppermint Slice Recipe
No Bake Lemon Slice
Equipment
- 18x28cm Slice Tin
Ingredients
- 50 grams butter
- 395 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 250 grams Marie Biscuits see notes
- ½ cup desiccated coconut 40 grams
Lemon Icing
- 1 ¾ cup icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 -2 teaspoon boiling water
Instructions
- Line a slice tin (18x28cm) with baking paper, ensuring you leave paper hanging over the sides to help remove the slice once set.
- Crush the biscuits and set aside until needed.
- Chop the butter into small pieces and cook in 30 second spurts in the microwave until just melted.
- In a large bowl, add crushed biscuits, melted butter and remaining slice ingredients and mix well to combine – please note the mixture will be sticky.
- Pour the mixture into the baking tray, and using metal spoon, push the mixture firmly and evenly across the tray.
Thermomix Instructions
- Line a slice tin (18x28cm) with baking paper, ensuring you leave paper hanging over the sides to help remove the slice once set.
- Place the biscuits inside your Thermomix bowl and crush for 5 seconds on speed 9. Pour the crushed biscuits into a separate bowl and set aside.
- Add the butter to your bowl (no need to clean it) and cook for 2 minutes at 60 degrees on speed 2.
- Add the condensed milk, lemon juice, coconut and biscuits to the bowl and mix for 15 seconds on speed 4, or until combined. Use your spatula to help scrape the sides of your bowl mid way through mixing.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared slice tin and use the bad of metal spoon to spread it across the tin.
Lemon Icing
- Place the icing sugar into a bowl and add the lemon juice.
- Slowly add the hot water until the desired icing consistency is achieved.
- Pour over the slice immediately and place in the fridge for 1 -2 hours or until set.
- Cut into small squares to serve.
Notes
- You can use any type of plain/digestive biscuit for this recipe, I used Arnott’s Marie Biscuits in the recipe pictured.
- Coconut Condensed Milk can be used in place of Sweetened Condensed Milk if you wish.
- You can use a food processor, Thermomix or the end of a rolling pin to crush the biscuits.
- This slice is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoyed within 10 days.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe container and store for up to three months.
Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zen
Yum yum yum as usual, Lauren!!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Thank you Lisa x
Kylie Purtell, A Study in Cont
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
Lauren @ createbakemake
I’m glad to hear you won’t hold it against me 🙂 I promise to post some healthier recipes soon!
Mrs Organised
I love lemon anything, so this is definitely now on my list of recipes to try!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Wonderful, I hope you enjoy it!
Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me
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 🙂
Lauren @ createbakemake
Wow, that would have been amazing! Lucky you x
annstuck
Yum, that is all!!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Haha, thanks!
EssentiallyJess
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.
Lauren @ createbakemake
I agree, all the signs are there for you to make this 🙂
House In Tillford
This looks great- lemon and coconut in sweets is delicious and refreshing
Lauren @ createbakemake
It sure is, I just love it!
The Plumbette
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. 🙂
Lauren @ createbakemake
Thank you lovely x You will have to send a photo through one day 🙂
Kaz @ MeltingMoments
I love the look of this. Great flavours!
Lauren @ createbakemake
Thanks, they really go well together.
LydiaCLee
looks great…
Lauren @ createbakemake
Thank you 🙂