Lemon Bars
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Lemon Bars

Recipe by May I Have That Recipe?
Servings
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4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

  • 4 Tbsp icing sugar

  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup plain flour

  • 2 Tbsp water

  • 2 pinches salt

  • 1 cup tinned coconut milk

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup

  • 2 1/2 Tbsp cornflour

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 160°C. Line an 8-inch-square baking tin with parchment paper.
  • Cream together ½ cup coconut oil and the granulated sugar for about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoonsful of icing sugar and 1/2 teaspoonful of vanilla extract and continue beating for another minute, until creamy.
  • Add the flour, the water, and a pinch of salt, and mix until just incorporated. Using your hands, knead to form a dough.
  • Press evenly into the baking tin to form a crust. Prick several times with a fork.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the coconut milk, lemon juice, maple syrup, cornflour, and a pinch of salt together in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 5 to 6 minutes, continuing to whisk often.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining icing sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the lemon curd over the shortbread crust and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set. Cut into bars.

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