Aussie Lemon Squares Slices Recipes

Steps:

• Lightly grease the base and sides of a baking sheet that is 15.5cm x 25cm, paying particular attention to the two short ends, then line lengthwise with parchment paper, with a bit of overhang over the long ends (overhang helps in lifting of entire slice from pan in one piece). Set aside.
• Place condensed milk and 100g butter in a small saucepan over medium heat stirring until butter melts and both ingredients are blended well (3 minutes).
• Hand-crush or use a food processor to make fine crumbs out of the biscuits. By hand you could place biscuits in a plastic food bag then wrap that bag in a dish towel, then pound and roll with a rolling pin or hammer or large wooden spoon.
• Combine biscuit crumbs, 1 cup shredded coconut, and 2-3 teaspoons (per taste) of the lemon rind in a bowl. Add warm milk and butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
• Press biscuit mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.
• To make lemon icing:.
• Place confectioners sugar, 40g butter and 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice in a bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Spread icing over chilled biscuit mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until icing has set. Cut into 12 pieces.

Steps:

• Combine flour and sugar, then butter until the mixture clumps together. Press firmly into 8" (20cm) square pan. Bake at 350 (180C) oven 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and spread with jam.
• Beat eggs until light and creamy. Beat in pie filling and ground almonds. Pour over jam layer. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until set and firm to touch. Cool. Cut into squares.
• Hint: For Lemon Coconut Squares substitute 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut for the ground almonds and sliced almonds.